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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,256.92, 414,174.06 and 198,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,256.92, 414,174.06 and 198,283.32 is: 273,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,256.92 : 414,174.06 = 198,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,256.92/414,174.06 = 198,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,256.92x = 414,174.06 × 198,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,256.92x = 82,123,807,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,123,807,674.68/300,256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,511.79

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