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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,664.60, 414,923.85 and 171,600.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,664.60, 414,923.85 and 171,600.49 is: 236,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,664.60 : 414,923.85 = 171,600.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,664.60/414,923.85 = 171,600.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,664.60x = 414,923.85 × 171,600.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,664.60x = 71,201,135,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,201,135,972.69/300,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,812.50

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