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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,083.10, 422,273.22 and 176,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,083.10, 422,273.22 and 176,997.72 is: 244,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,083.10 : 422,273.22 = 176,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,083.10/422,273.22 = 176,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,083.10x = 422,273.22 × 176,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,083.10x = 74,741,397,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,741,397,157.06/306,083.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,186.62

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