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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,218.72, 419,824.62 and 168,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,218.72, 419,824.62 and 168,245.64 is: 232,180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,218.72 : 419,824.62 = 168,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,218.72/419,824.62 = 168,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,218.72x = 419,824.62 × 168,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,218.72x = 70,633,661,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,633,661,879.66/304,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,180.52

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