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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,013.46, 418,159.85 and 167,044.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,013.46, 418,159.85 and 167,044.29 is: 230,521.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,013.46 : 418,159.85 = 167,044.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,013.46/418,159.85 = 167,044.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,013.46x = 418,159.85 × 167,044.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,013.46x = 69,851,214,414.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,851,214,414.54/303,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,521.82

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