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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,830.68, 415,146.18 and 179,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,830.68, 415,146.18 and 179,976.88 is: 248,368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,830.68 : 415,146.18 = 179,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,830.68/415,146.18 = 179,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,830.68x = 415,146.18 × 179,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,830.68x = 74,716,714,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,716,714,220.32/300,830.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,368.00

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