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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,272.02, 419,891.77 and 168,315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,272.02, 419,891.77 and 168,315.95 is: 232,274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,272.02 : 419,891.77 = 168,315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,272.02/419,891.77 = 168,315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,272.02x = 419,891.77 × 168,315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,272.02x = 70,674,482,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,674,482,164.73/304,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,274.01

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