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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,276.20, 460,935.90 and 174,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,276.20, 460,935.90 and 174,220.20 is: 261,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,276.20 : 460,935.90 = 174,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,276.20/460,935.90 = 174,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,276.20x = 460,935.90 × 174,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,276.20x = 80,304,344,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,304,344,685.18/307,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,342.55

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