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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,276.06, 419,868.65 and 168,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,276.06, 419,868.65 and 168,288.40 is: 232,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,276.06 : 419,868.65 = 168,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,276.06/419,868.65 = 168,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,276.06x = 419,868.65 × 168,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,276.06x = 70,659,023,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659,023,318.66/304,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,220.12

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