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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,096.02, 415,482.57 and 173,812.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,096.02, 415,482.57 and 173,812.62 is: 239,844.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,096.02 : 415,482.57 = 173,812.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,096.02/415,482.57 = 173,812.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,096.02x = 415,482.57 × 173,812.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,096.02x = 72,216,114,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,216,114,056.03/301,096.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,844.13

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