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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,010.18, 430,574.13 and 176,072.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,010.18, 430,574.13 and 176,072.94 is: 242,980.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,010.18 : 430,574.13 = 176,072.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,010.18/430,574.13 = 176,072.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,010.18x = 430,574.13 × 176,072.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,010.18x = 75,812,452,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,812,452,957.04/312,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,980.71

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