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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,306.89, 430,983.66 and 169,066.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,306.89, 430,983.66 and 169,066.94 is: 233,312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,306.89 : 430,983.66 = 169,066.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,306.89/430,983.66 = 169,066.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,306.89x = 430,983.66 × 169,066.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,306.89x = 72,865,087,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,865,087,086.07/312,306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,312.45

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