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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,151.44, 421,108.92 and 169,184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,151.44, 421,108.92 and 169,184.96 is: 233,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,151.44 : 421,108.92 = 169,184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,151.44/421,108.92 = 169,184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,151.44x = 421,108.92 × 169,184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,151.44x = 71,245,295,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245,295,785.84/305,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,475.21

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