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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,247.68, 414,332.46 and 179,361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,247.68, 414,332.46 and 179,361.84 is: 247,513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,247.68 : 414,332.46 = 179,361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,247.68/414,332.46 = 179,361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,247.68x = 414,332.46 × 179,361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,247.68x = 74,315,432,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,315,432,397.33/300,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,513.76

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