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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,133.13, 419,686.80 and 168,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,133.13, 419,686.80 and 168,158.92 is: 232,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,133.13 : 419,686.80 = 168,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,133.13/419,686.80 = 168,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,133.13x = 419,686.80 × 168,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,133.13x = 70,574,079,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,574,079,026.26/304,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,049.95

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