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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,254.56, 417,114.78 and 173,190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,254.56, 417,114.78 and 173,190.47 is: 239,004.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,254.56 : 417,114.78 = 173,190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,254.56/417,114.78 = 173,190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,254.56x = 417,114.78 × 173,190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,254.56x = 72,240,303,926.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,240,303,926.19/302,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,004.85

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