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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,189.81, 415,803.82 and 232,634.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,189.81, 415,803.82 and 232,634.42 is: 321,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,189.81 : 415,803.82 = 232,634.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,189.81/415,803.82 = 232,634.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,189.81x = 415,803.82 × 232,634.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,189.81x = 96,730,280,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,730,280,499.48/301,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,160.53

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