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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,281.06, 419,875.56 and 168,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,281.06, 419,875.56 and 168,293.40 is: 232,227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,281.06 : 419,875.56 = 168,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,281.06/419,875.56 = 168,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,281.06x = 419,875.56 × 168,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,281.06x = 70,662,285,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,662,285,569.30/304,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,227.03

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