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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,216.23, 414,230.55 and 179,333.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,216.23, 414,230.55 and 179,333.85 is: 247,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,216.23 : 414,230.55 = 179,333.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,216.23/414,230.55 = 179,333.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,216.23x = 414,230.55 × 179,333.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,216.23x = 74,285,559,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285,559,319.12/300,216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,440.19

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