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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,689.63, 414,940.84 and 171,634.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,689.63, 414,940.84 and 171,634.76 is: 236,849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,689.63 : 414,940.84 = 171,634.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,689.63/414,940.84 = 171,634.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,689.63x = 414,940.84 × 171,634.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,689.63x = 71,218,271,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,218,271,487.60/300,689.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,849.78

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