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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,153.01, 465,224.12 and 169,835.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,153.01, 465,224.12 and 169,835.09 is: 254,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,153.01 : 465,224.12 = 169,835.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,153.01/465,224.12 = 169,835.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,153.01x = 465,224.12 × 169,835.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,153.01x = 79,011,379,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,011,379,441.20/310,153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,749.68

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