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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,670.84, 423,219.71 and 170,713.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,670.84, 423,219.71 and 170,713.41 is: 235,592.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,670.84 : 423,219.71 = 170,713.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,670.84/423,219.71 = 170,713.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,670.84x = 423,219.71 × 170,713.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,670.84x = 72,249,277,330.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,249,277,330.43/306,670.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,592.26

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