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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,464.26, 428,444.50 and 174,490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,464.26, 428,444.50 and 174,490.24 is: 240,798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,464.26 : 428,444.50 = 174,490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,464.26/428,444.50 = 174,490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,464.26x = 428,444.50 × 174,490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,464.26x = 74,759,383,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,759,383,631.68/310,464.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,798.68

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