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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,766.88, 417,812.88 and 168,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,766.88, 417,812.88 and 168,628 is: 232,703.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,766.88 : 417,812.88 = 168,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,766.88/417,812.88 = 168,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,766.88x = 417,812.88 × 168,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,766.88x = 70,454,950,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,454,950,328.64/302,766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,703.62

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