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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,974.72, 415,057.74 and 180,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,974.72, 415,057.74 and 180,096.80 is: 248,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,974.72 : 415,057.74 = 180,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,974.72/415,057.74 = 180,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,974.72x = 415,057.74 × 180,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,974.72x = 74,750,570,789.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,750,570,789.23/300,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,361.63

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