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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,874.78, 415,152.75 and 193,420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,874.78, 415,152.75 and 193,420.18 is: 266,884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,874.78 : 415,152.75 = 193,420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,874.78/415,152.75 = 193,420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,874.78x = 415,152.75 × 193,420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,874.78x = 80,298,919,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,298,919,632.50/300,874.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,884.85

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