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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,282.33, 419,877.27 and 168,294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,282.33, 419,877.27 and 168,294.67 is: 232,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,282.33 : 419,877.27 = 168,294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,282.33/419,877.27 = 168,294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,282.33x = 419,877.27 × 168,294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,282.33x = 70,663,106,595.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,663,106,595.15/304,282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,228.75

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