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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,241.53, 430,896.48 and 169,004.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,241.53, 430,896.48 and 169,004.64 is: 233,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,241.53 : 430,896.48 = 169,004.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,241.53/430,896.48 = 169,004.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,241.53x = 430,896.48 × 169,004.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,241.53x = 72,823,504,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,823,504,479.67/312,241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,228.12

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