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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,249.91, 419,861.27 and 168,273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,249.91, 419,861.27 and 168,273.18 is: 232,215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,249.91 : 419,861.27 = 168,273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,249.91/419,861.27 = 168,273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,249.91x = 419,861.27 × 168,273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,249.91x = 70,651,391,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,651,391,482.42/304,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,215.00

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