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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,275.16, 439,210.95 and 175,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,275.16, 439,210.95 and 175,035.20 is: 241,543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,275.16 : 439,210.95 = 175,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,275.16/439,210.95 = 175,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,275.16x = 439,210.95 × 175,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,275.16x = 76,877,376,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,877,376,475.44/318,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,543.75

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