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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,277.75, 417,145.73 and 168,141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,277.75, 417,145.73 and 168,141.75 is: 232,036.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,277.75 : 417,145.73 = 168,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,277.75/417,145.73 = 168,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,277.75x = 417,145.73 × 168,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,277.75x = 70,139,612,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,139,612,206.52/302,277.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,036.97

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