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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,895.48, 415,220.34 and 173,563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,895.48, 415,220.34 and 173,563.48 is: 239,508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,895.48 : 415,220.34 = 173,563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,895.48/415,220.34 = 173,563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,895.48x = 415,220.34 × 173,563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,895.48x = 72,067,087,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,067,087,177.18/300,895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,508.71

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