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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,271.20, 417,108.64 and 174,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,271.20, 417,108.64 and 174,954.72 is: 241,422.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,271.20 : 417,108.64 = 174,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,271.20/417,108.64 = 174,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,271.20x = 417,108.64 × 174,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,271.20x = 72,975,125,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,975,125,320.78/302,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,422.69

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