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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,093.58, 415,390.60 and 173,744.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,093.58, 415,390.60 and 173,744.58 is: 239,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,093.58 : 415,390.60 = 173,744.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,093.58/415,390.60 = 173,744.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,093.58x = 415,390.60 × 173,744.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,093.58x = 72,171,865,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,171,865,332.95/301,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,699.12

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