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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,276.76, 415,798.80 and 173,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,276.76, 415,798.80 and 173,952.14 is: 240,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,276.76 : 415,798.80 = 173,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,276.76/415,798.80 = 173,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,276.76x = 415,798.80 × 173,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,276.76x = 72,329,091,069.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,329,091,069.43/301,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,075.24

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