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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,307.21, 430,980.37 and 169,064.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,307.21, 430,980.37 and 169,064.11 is: 233,306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,307.21 : 430,980.37 = 169,064.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,307.21/430,980.37 = 169,064.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,307.21x = 430,980.37 × 169,064.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,307.21x = 72,863,312,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863,312,681.52/312,307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,306.53

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