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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,091.02, 415,475.67 and 173,807.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,091.02, 415,475.67 and 173,807.62 is: 239,837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,091.02 : 415,475.67 = 173,807.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,091.02/415,475.67 = 173,807.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,091.02x = 415,475.67 × 173,807.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,091.02x = 72,212,837,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,212,837,370.61/301,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,837.23

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