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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,128.99, 415,592.72 and 180,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,128.99, 415,592.72 and 180,270.24 is: 248,793.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,128.99 : 415,592.72 = 180,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,128.99/415,592.72 = 180,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,128.99x = 415,592.72 × 180,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,128.99x = 74,918,997,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,918,997,592.84/301,128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,793.71

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