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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,304.77, 430,980.51 and 169,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,304.77, 430,980.51 and 169,064.70 is: 233,309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,304.77 : 430,980.51 = 169,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,304.77/430,980.51 = 169,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,304.77x = 430,980.51 × 169,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,304.77x = 72,863,590,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863,590,629.00/312,304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,309.25

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