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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,726.15, 415,002.41 and 162,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,726.15, 415,002.41 and 162,905.40 is: 224,809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,726.15 : 415,002.41 = 162,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,726.15/415,002.41 = 162,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,726.15x = 415,002.41 × 162,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,726.15x = 67,606,130,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,606,130,712.48/300,726.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,809.62

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