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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,955.68, 418,029.48 and 175,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,955.68, 418,029.48 and 175,606.40 is: 242,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,955.68 : 418,029.48 = 175,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,955.68/418,029.48 = 175,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,955.68x = 418,029.48 × 175,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,955.68x = 73,408,652,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,408,652,076.67/302,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,308.22

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