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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,059.06, 423,735.12 and 171,092.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,059.06, 423,735.12 and 171,092.46 is: 236,104.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,059.06 : 423,735.12 = 171,092.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,059.06/423,735.12 = 171,092.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,059.06x = 423,735.12 × 171,092.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,059.06x = 72,497,884,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,497,884,069.20/307,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,104.04

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