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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,374.35, 420,048.96 and 168,406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,374.35, 420,048.96 and 168,406.09 is: 232,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,374.35 : 420,048.96 = 168,406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,374.35/420,048.96 = 168,406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,374.35x = 420,048.96 × 168,406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,374.35x = 70,738,802,962.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,738,802,962.17/304,374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,407.24

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