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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,524.06, 420,232.44 and 168,558.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,524.06, 420,232.44 and 168,558.27 is: 232,604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,524.06 : 420,232.44 = 168,558.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,524.06/420,232.44 = 168,558.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,524.06x = 420,232.44 × 168,558.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,524.06x = 70,833,653,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,833,653,084.28/304,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,604.46

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