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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,307.27, 430,983.96 and 169,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,307.27, 430,983.96 and 169,067.20 is: 233,312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,307.27 : 430,983.96 = 169,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,307.27/430,983.96 = 169,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,307.27x = 430,983.96 × 169,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,307.27x = 72,865,251,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,865,251,362.11/312,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,312.70

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