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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,180.51, 414,271.60 and 171,122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,180.51, 414,271.60 and 171,122.06 is: 236,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,180.51 : 414,271.60 = 171,122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,180.51/414,271.60 = 171,122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,180.51x = 414,271.60 × 171,122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,180.51x = 70,891,010,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,891,010,199.37/300,180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,161.27

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