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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,325.75, 428,249.94 and 176,189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,325.75, 428,249.94 and 176,189.75 is: 243,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,325.75 : 428,249.94 = 176,189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,325.75/428,249.94 = 176,189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,325.75x = 428,249.94 × 176,189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,325.75x = 75,453,249,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,453,249,866.12/310,325.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,142.08

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