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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,777.75, 415,073.30 and 179,924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,777.75, 415,073.30 and 179,924.13 is: 248,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,777.75 : 415,073.30 = 179,924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,777.75/415,073.30 = 179,924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,777.75x = 415,073.30 × 179,924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,777.75x = 74,681,701,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681,701,489.11/300,777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,295.30

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