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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,794.37, 415,056.67 and 179,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,794.37, 415,056.67 and 179,891.52 is: 248,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,794.37 : 415,056.67 = 179,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,794.37/415,056.67 = 179,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,794.37x = 415,056.67 × 179,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,794.37x = 74,665,175,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,665,175,252.44/300,794.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,226.64

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