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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,991.52, 429,182.10 and 175,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,991.52, 429,182.10 and 175,034.27 is: 241,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,991.52 : 429,182.10 = 175,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,991.52/429,182.10 = 175,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,991.52x = 429,182.10 × 175,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,991.52x = 75,121,576,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,121,576,643.52/310,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,555.06

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