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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,136.28, 423,852.36 and 171,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,136.28, 423,852.36 and 171,166.44 is: 236,212.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,136.28 : 423,852.36 = 171,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,136.28/423,852.36 = 171,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,136.28x = 423,852.36 × 171,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,136.28x = 72,549,299,546.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,549,299,546.80/307,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,212.08

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