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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,276.52, 421,302.84 and 169,322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,276.52, 421,302.84 and 169,322.88 is: 233,677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,276.52 : 421,302.84 = 169,322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,276.52/421,302.84 = 169,322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,276.52x = 421,302.84 × 169,322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,276.52x = 71,336,210,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,336,210,220.98/305,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,677.36

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