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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,308.62, 430,987.29 and 169,068.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,308.62, 430,987.29 and 169,068.66 is: 233,315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,308.62 : 430,987.29 = 169,068.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,308.62/430,987.29 = 169,068.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,308.62x = 430,987.29 × 169,068.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,308.62x = 72,866,443,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,443,597.33/312,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,315.51

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