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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,283.52, 439,228.08 and 175,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,283.52, 439,228.08 and 175,045.28 is: 241,560.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,283.52 : 439,228.08 = 175,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,283.52/439,228.08 = 175,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,283.52x = 439,228.08 × 175,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,283.52x = 76,884,802,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,884,802,247.46/318,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,560.74

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