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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,010.80, 423,645.96 and 171,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,010.80, 423,645.96 and 171,030.88 is: 236,006.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,010.80 : 423,645.96 = 171,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,010.80/423,645.96 = 171,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,010.80x = 423,645.96 × 171,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,010.80x = 72,456,541,347.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,456,541,347.24/307,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,006.49

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