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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,316.96, 415,813.64 and 173,989.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,316.96, 415,813.64 and 173,989.76 is: 240,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,316.96 : 415,813.64 = 173,989.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,316.96/415,813.64 = 173,989.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,316.96x = 415,813.64 × 173,989.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,316.96x = 72,347,315,428.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,347,315,428.33/301,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,103.69

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