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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,571.22, 421,654.08 and 169,610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,571.22, 421,654.08 and 169,610.90 is: 234,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,571.22 : 421,654.08 = 169,610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,571.22/421,654.08 = 169,610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,571.22x = 421,654.08 × 169,610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,571.22x = 71,517,125,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,517,125,889.20/305,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,044.05

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