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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,895, 419,375.10 and 169,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,895, 419,375.10 and 169,759 is: 234,267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,895 : 419,375.10 = 169,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,895/419,375.10 = 169,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,895x = 419,375.10 × 169,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,895x = 71,192,697,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,192,697,600.90/303,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,267.42

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