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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,114.22, 415,545.24 and 170,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,114.22, 415,545.24 and 170,281.40 is: 234,992.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,114.22 : 415,545.24 = 170,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,114.22/415,545.24 = 170,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,114.22x = 415,545.24 × 170,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,114.22x = 70,759,625,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,759,625,230.54/301,114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,992.64

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