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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,306.70, 430,982.76 and 169,066.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,306.70, 430,982.76 and 169,066.70 is: 233,311.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,306.70 : 430,982.76 = 169,066.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,306.70/430,982.76 = 169,066.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,306.70x = 430,982.76 × 169,066.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,306.70x = 72,864,832,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,864,832,990.09/312,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,311.78

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