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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,078.55, 412,866.61 and 184,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,078.55, 412,866.61 and 184,377.69 is: 254,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,078.55 : 412,866.61 = 184,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,078.55/412,866.61 = 184,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,078.55x = 412,866.61 × 184,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,078.55x = 76,123,391,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,123,391,368.99/299,078.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,526.42

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