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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,306.47, 430,982.83 and 169,066.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,306.47, 430,982.83 and 169,066.40 is: 233,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,306.47 : 430,982.83 = 169,066.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,306.47/430,982.83 = 169,066.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,306.47x = 430,982.83 × 169,066.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,306.47x = 72,864,716,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,864,716,184.70/312,306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,311.58

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