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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,767.50, 415,059.15 and 179,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,767.50, 415,059.15 and 179,913.88 is: 248,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,767.50 : 415,059.15 = 179,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,767.50/415,059.15 = 179,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,767.50x = 415,059.15 × 179,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,767.50x = 74,674,902,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,674,902,106.00/300,767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,281.15

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