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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,865.52, 419,332.80 and 167,908.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,865.52, 419,332.80 and 167,908.84 is: 231,713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,865.52 : 419,332.80 = 167,908.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,865.52/419,332.80 = 167,908.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,865.52x = 419,332.80 × 167,908.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,865.52x = 70,409,684,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,409,684,021.95/303,865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,713.31

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