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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,192.16, 425,313.60 and 174,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,192.16, 425,313.60 and 174,056.16 is: 240,202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,192.16 : 425,313.60 = 174,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,192.16/425,313.60 = 174,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,192.16x = 425,313.60 × 174,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,192.16x = 74,028,452,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,028,452,011.78/308,192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,202.26

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