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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,754.02, 428,853.34 and 174,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,754.02, 428,853.34 and 174,794.30 is: 241,223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,754.02 : 428,853.34 = 174,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,754.02/428,853.34 = 174,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,754.02x = 428,853.34 × 174,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,754.02x = 74,961,119,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,961,119,367.96/310,754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,223.33

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