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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,182.48, 423,914.64 and 169,366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,182.48, 423,914.64 and 169,366.36 is: 233,727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,182.48 : 423,914.64 = 169,366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,182.48/423,914.64 = 169,366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,182.48x = 423,914.64 × 169,366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,182.48x = 71,796,876,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,796,876,958.14/307,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,727.12

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