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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,203.24, 419,801.40 and 170,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,203.24, 419,801.40 and 170,067.24 is: 234,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,203.24 : 419,801.40 = 170,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,203.24/419,801.40 = 170,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,203.24x = 419,801.40 × 170,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,203.24x = 71,394,465,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,394,465,446.14/304,203.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,693.31

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