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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,662.48, 423,194.14 and 170,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,662.48, 423,194.14 and 170,693.52 is: 235,557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,662.48 : 423,194.14 = 170,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,662.48/423,194.14 = 170,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,662.48x = 423,194.14 × 170,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,662.48x = 72,236,497,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,236,497,399.97/306,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,557.01

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