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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,265.53, 414,325.63 and 179,381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,265.53, 414,325.63 and 179,381.23 is: 247,521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,265.53 : 414,325.63 = 179,381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,265.53/414,325.63 = 179,381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,265.53x = 414,325.63 × 179,381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,265.53x = 74,322,242,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,322,242,648.92/300,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,521.73

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