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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,002.96, 431,953.86 and 177,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,002.96, 431,953.86 and 177,034.24 is: 244,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,002.96 : 431,953.86 = 177,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,002.96/431,953.86 = 177,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,002.96x = 431,953.86 × 177,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,002.96x = 76,470,624,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,470,624,718.70/313,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,312.79

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