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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,414.04, 452,767.80 and 159,936.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,414.04, 452,767.80 and 159,936.44 is: 239,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,414.04 : 452,767.80 = 159,936.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,414.04/452,767.80 = 159,936.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,414.04x = 452,767.80 × 159,936.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,414.04x = 72,414,070,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,414,070,078.63/302,414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,453.40

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