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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,003.68, 419,526.77 and 166,182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,003.68, 419,526.77 and 166,182.83 is: 229,333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,003.68 : 419,526.77 = 166,182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,003.68/419,526.77 = 166,182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,003.68x = 419,526.77 × 166,182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,003.68x = 69,718,142,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,718,142,970.81/304,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,333.22

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