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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,998.60, 461,652.30 and 174,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,998.60, 461,652.30 and 174,942.60 is: 262,217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,998.60 : 461,652.30 = 174,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,998.60/461,652.30 = 174,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,998.60x = 461,652.30 × 174,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,998.60x = 80,762,653,657.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,762,653,657.98/307,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,217.60

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