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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,790.08, 424,750.72 and 173,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,790.08, 424,750.72 and 173,666.56 is: 239,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,790.08 : 424,750.72 = 173,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,790.08/424,750.72 = 173,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,790.08x = 424,750.72 × 173,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,790.08x = 73,764,996,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,764,996,399.92/307,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,660.08

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