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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,247.55, 439,184.73 and 175,008.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,247.55, 439,184.73 and 175,008.57 is: 241,513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,247.55 : 439,184.73 = 175,008.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,247.55/439,184.73 = 175,008.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,247.55x = 439,184.73 × 175,008.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,247.55x = 76,861,091,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,861,091,563.14/318,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,513.54

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