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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,011.04, 414,014.22 and 179,223.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,011.04, 414,014.22 and 179,223.03 is: 247,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,011.04 : 414,014.22 = 179,223.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,011.04/414,014.22 = 179,223.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,011.04x = 414,014.22 × 179,223.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,011.04x = 74,200,882,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,200,882,971.49/300,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,327.17

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