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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,329.98, 421,345.11 and 169,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,329.98, 421,345.11 and 169,363.26 is: 233,715.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,329.98 : 421,345.11 = 169,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,329.98/421,345.11 = 169,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,329.98x = 421,345.11 × 169,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,329.98x = 71,360,381,414.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,360,381,414.66/305,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,715.61

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