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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,146.29, 419,717.49 and 168,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,146.29, 419,717.49 and 168,177.24 is: 232,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,146.29 : 419,717.49 = 168,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,146.29/419,717.49 = 168,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,146.29x = 419,717.49 × 168,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,146.29x = 70,586,929,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,586,929,047.93/304,146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,082.17

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