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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,677.76, 402,485.76 and 169,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,677.76, 402,485.76 and 169,128 is: 233,379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,677.76 : 402,485.76 = 169,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,677.76/402,485.76 = 169,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,677.76x = 402,485.76 × 169,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,677.76x = 68,071,611,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,071,611,617.28/291,677.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,379.51

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