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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,053.31, 419,590.83 and 168,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,053.31, 419,590.83 and 168,090.72 is: 231,963.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,053.31 : 419,590.83 = 168,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,053.31/419,590.83 = 168,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,053.31x = 419,590.83 × 168,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,053.31x = 70,529,324,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,529,324,720.10/304,053.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,963.68

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