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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,207.41, 325,933.44 and 169,689.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,207.41, 325,933.44 and 169,689.15 is: 254,629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,207.41 : 325,933.44 = 169,689.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,207.41/325,933.44 = 169,689.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,207.41x = 325,933.44 × 169,689.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,207.41x = 55,307,368,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,307,368,390.18/217,207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,629.29

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