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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,754.96, 462,444.27 and 165,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,754.96, 462,444.27 and 165,705.26 is: 248,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,754.96 : 462,444.27 = 165,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,754.96/462,444.27 = 165,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,754.96x = 462,444.27 × 165,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,754.96x = 76,629,447,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,629,447,995.86/307,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,995.01

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