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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,835.95, 419,208.30 and 174,767.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,835.95, 419,208.30 and 174,767.67 is: 241,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,835.95 : 419,208.30 = 174,767.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,835.95/419,208.30 = 174,767.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,835.95x = 419,208.30 × 174,767.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,835.95x = 73,264,057,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,264,057,835.66/303,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,130.31

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