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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,570.08, 423,069.53 and 170,609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,570.08, 423,069.53 and 170,609.76 is: 235,443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,570.08 : 423,069.53 = 170,609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,570.08/423,069.53 = 170,609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,570.08x = 423,069.53 × 170,609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,570.08x = 72,179,790,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,179,790,123.56/306,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,443.03

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