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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,308.52, 430,985.67 and 169,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,308.52, 430,985.67 and 169,068.48 is: 233,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,308.52 : 430,985.67 = 169,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,308.52/430,985.67 = 169,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,308.52x = 430,985.67 × 169,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,308.52x = 72,866,092,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,092,128.68/312,308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,314.45

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