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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,287.36, 419,916.24 and 170,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,287.36, 419,916.24 and 170,151.36 is: 234,808.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,287.36 : 419,916.24 = 170,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,287.36/419,916.24 = 170,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,287.36x = 419,916.24 × 170,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,287.36x = 71,449,319,322.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,449,319,322.09/304,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,808.70

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