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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,021.13, 423,672.75 and 169,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,021.13, 423,672.75 and 169,195.58 is: 233,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,021.13 : 423,672.75 = 169,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,021.13/423,672.75 = 169,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,021.13x = 423,672.75 × 169,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,021.13x = 71,683,554,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,683,554,548.08/307,021.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,480.85

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