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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,607.28, 423,130.23 and 170,646.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,607.28, 423,130.23 and 170,646.95 is: 235,499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,607.28 : 423,130.23 = 170,646.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,607.28/423,130.23 = 170,646.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,607.28x = 423,130.23 × 170,646.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,607.28x = 72,205,884,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,205,884,260.12/306,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,499.58

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