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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,894.48, 415,218.96 and 173,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,894.48, 415,218.96 and 173,562.48 is: 239,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,894.48 : 415,218.96 = 173,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,894.48/415,218.96 = 173,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,894.48x = 415,218.96 × 173,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,894.48x = 72,066,432,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,066,432,440.62/300,894.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,507.33

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