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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,288.36, 419,917.62 and 170,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,288.36, 419,917.62 and 170,152.36 is: 234,810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,288.36 : 419,917.62 = 170,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,288.36/419,917.62 = 170,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,288.36x = 419,917.62 × 170,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,288.36x = 71,449,974,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,449,974,048.58/304,288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,810.08

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