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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,241.55, 414,329.59 and 171,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,241.55, 414,329.59 and 171,175.92 is: 236,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,241.55 : 414,329.59 = 171,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,241.55/414,329.59 = 171,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,241.55x = 414,329.59 × 171,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,241.55x = 70,923,246,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,923,246,930.27/300,241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,220.62

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