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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,245.42, 430,898.34 and 169,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,245.42, 430,898.34 and 169,005.24 is: 233,227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,245.42 : 430,898.34 = 169,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,245.42/430,898.34 = 169,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,245.42x = 430,898.34 × 169,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,245.42x = 72,824,077,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,824,077,367.30/312,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,227.05

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