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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,983.92, 415,214.70 and 180,100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,983.92, 415,214.70 and 180,100.86 is: 248,453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,983.92 : 415,214.70 = 180,100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,983.92/415,214.70 = 180,100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,983.92x = 415,214.70 × 180,100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,983.92x = 74,780,524,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,780,524,554.64/300,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,453.55

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