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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,994.06, 415,355.93 and 171,907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,994.06, 415,355.93 and 171,907.16 is: 237,222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,994.06 : 415,355.93 = 171,907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,994.06/415,355.93 = 171,907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,994.06x = 415,355.93 × 171,907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,994.06x = 71,402,655,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402,655,379.14/300,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,222.81

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