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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,272.61, 419,891.03 and 168,306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,272.61, 419,891.03 and 168,306.45 is: 232,260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,272.61 : 419,891.03 = 168,306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,272.61/419,891.03 = 168,306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,272.61x = 419,891.03 × 168,306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,272.61x = 70,670,368,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,670,368,336.12/304,272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,260.04

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