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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,122.14, 423,809.90 and 169,295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,122.14, 423,809.90 and 169,295.02 is: 233,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,122.14 : 423,809.90 = 169,295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,122.14/423,809.90 = 169,295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,122.14x = 423,809.90 × 169,295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,122.14x = 71,748,905,496.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,748,905,496.70/307,122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,616.85

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