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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,030.19, 427,837.91 and 174,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,030.19, 427,837.91 and 174,060.75 is: 240,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,030.19 : 427,837.91 = 174,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,030.19/427,837.91 = 174,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,030.19x = 427,837.91 × 174,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,030.19x = 74,469,786,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,469,786,622.73/310,030.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,201.73

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