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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,217.55, 419,817.54 and 168,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,217.55, 419,817.54 and 168,248.58 is: 232,181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,217.55 : 419,817.54 = 168,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,217.55/419,817.54 = 168,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,217.55x = 419,817.54 × 168,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,217.55x = 70,633,704,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,633,704,964.09/304,217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,181.56

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