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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,305.46, 430,977.96 and 169,062.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,305.46, 430,977.96 and 169,062.36 is: 233,304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,305.46 : 430,977.96 = 169,062.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,305.46/430,977.96 = 169,062.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,305.46x = 430,977.96 × 169,062.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,305.46x = 72,862,151,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,862,151,025.59/312,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,304.12

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