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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,941.68, 429,094.49 and 174,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,941.68, 429,094.49 and 174,975.56 is: 241,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,941.68 : 429,094.49 = 174,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,941.68/429,094.49 = 174,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,941.68x = 429,094.49 × 174,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,941.68x = 75,081,046,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,081,046,535.19/310,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,463.44

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