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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,750.91, 453,314.23 and 169,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,750.91, 453,314.23 and 169,250.96 is: 253,422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,750.91 : 453,314.23 = 169,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,750.91/453,314.23 = 169,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,750.91x = 453,314.23 × 169,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,750.91x = 76,723,868,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,723,868,609.16/302,750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,422.42

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