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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,112.51, 419,657.30 and 168,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,112.51, 419,657.30 and 168,135.78 is: 232,017.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,112.51 : 419,657.30 = 168,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,112.51/419,657.30 = 168,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,112.51x = 419,657.30 × 168,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,112.51x = 70,559,407,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,559,407,468.19/304,112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,017.44

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