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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,303.31, 430,978.06 and 169,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,303.31, 430,978.06 and 169,063.31 is: 233,307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,303.31 : 430,978.06 = 169,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,303.31/430,978.06 = 169,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,303.31x = 430,978.06 × 169,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,303.31x = 72,862,577,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,862,577,360.98/312,303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,307.09

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