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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,003.06, 415,392.15 and 170,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,003.06, 415,392.15 and 170,170.30 is: 234,839.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,003.06 : 415,392.15 = 170,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,003.06/415,392.15 = 170,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,003.06x = 415,392.15 × 170,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,003.06x = 70,687,406,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,687,406,783.15/301,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,839.50

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