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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,726.90, 415,047.33 and 173,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,726.90, 415,047.33 and 173,377.62 is: 239,286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,726.90 : 415,047.33 = 173,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,726.90/415,047.33 = 173,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,726.90x = 415,047.33 × 173,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,726.90x = 71,959,918,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,959,918,262.75/300,726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,286.60

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