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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,402.98, 415,866.33 and 180,498.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,402.98, 415,866.33 and 180,498.42 is: 249,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,402.98 : 415,866.33 = 180,498.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,402.98/415,866.33 = 180,498.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,402.98x = 415,866.33 × 180,498.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,402.98x = 75,063,215,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,063,215,496.20/301,402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,046.03

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