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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,126.18, 419,700.46 and 168,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,126.18, 419,700.46 and 168,171.32 is: 232,079.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,126.18 : 419,700.46 = 168,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,126.18/419,700.46 = 168,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,126.18x = 419,700.46 × 168,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,126.18x = 70,581,580,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,581,580,362.81/304,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,079.92

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