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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,082.40, 419,626.80 and 169,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,082.40, 419,626.80 and 169,946.40 is: 234,522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,082.40 : 419,626.80 = 169,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,082.40/419,626.80 = 169,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,082.40x = 419,626.80 × 169,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,082.40x = 71,314,064,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,314,064,003.52/304,082.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,522.17

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