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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,152.54, 460,791.45 and 174,092.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,152.54, 460,791.45 and 174,092.22 is: 261,173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,152.54 : 460,791.45 = 174,092.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,152.54/460,791.45 = 174,092.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,152.54x = 460,791.45 × 174,092.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,152.54x = 80,220,206,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,220,206,487.52/307,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,173.83

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