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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,308.79, 430,989.57 and 169,071.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,308.79, 430,989.57 and 169,071.90 is: 233,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,308.79 : 430,989.57 = 169,071.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,308.79/430,989.57 = 169,071.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,308.79x = 430,989.57 × 169,071.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,308.79x = 72,868,225,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,868,225,480.08/312,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,321.08

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