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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,601.08, 414,829.62 and 173,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,601.08, 414,829.62 and 173,275.56 is: 239,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,601.08 : 414,829.62 = 173,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,601.08/414,829.62 = 173,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,601.08x = 414,829.62 × 173,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,601.08x = 71,879,834,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,879,834,710.09/300,601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,120.35

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