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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,692.27, 414,955.31 and 179,833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,692.27, 414,955.31 and 179,833.55 is: 248,170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,692.27 : 414,955.31 = 179,833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,692.27/414,955.31 = 179,833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,692.27x = 414,955.31 × 179,833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,692.27x = 74,622,887,076.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,622,887,076.45/300,692.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,170.29

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