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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,218.65, 419,834.79 and 168,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,218.65, 419,834.79 and 168,252.56 is: 232,195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,218.65 : 419,834.79 = 168,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,218.65/419,834.79 = 168,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,218.65x = 419,834.79 × 168,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,218.65x = 70,638,276,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,638,276,095.39/304,218.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,195.75

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