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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,459.52, 438,104.79 and 174,227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,459.52, 438,104.79 and 174,227.49 is: 240,439.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,459.52 : 438,104.79 = 174,227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,459.52/438,104.79 = 174,227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,459.52x = 438,104.79 × 174,227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,459.52x = 76,329,897,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,329,897,918.68/317,459.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,439.78

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