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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,262.24, 464,039.70 and 169,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,262.24, 464,039.70 and 169,016.68 is: 253,605.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,262.24 : 464,039.70 = 169,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,262.24/464,039.70 = 169,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,262.24x = 464,039.70 × 169,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,262.24x = 78,430,449,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,430,449,482.20/309,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,605.00

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