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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,114.28, 423,818.12 and 171,145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,114.28, 423,818.12 and 171,145.25 is: 236,180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,114.28 : 423,818.12 = 171,145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,114.28/423,818.12 = 171,145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,114.28x = 423,818.12 × 171,145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,114.28x = 72,534,458,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,534,458,101.93/307,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,180.68

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