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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,041.70, 459,062.55 and 166,073.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,041.70, 459,062.55 and 166,073.70 is: 249,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,041.70 : 459,062.55 = 166,073.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,041.70/459,062.55 = 166,073.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,041.70x = 459,062.55 × 166,073.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,041.70x = 76,238,216,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,238,216,209.94/306,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,110.55

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