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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,163.77, 419,748.73 and 168,206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,163.77, 419,748.73 and 168,206.87 is: 232,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,163.77 : 419,748.73 = 168,206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,163.77/419,748.73 = 168,206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,163.77x = 419,748.73 × 168,206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,163.77x = 70,604,620,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,604,620,059.78/304,163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,126.99

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