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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,309.20, 430,987.64 and 169,068.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,309.20, 430,987.64 and 169,068.90 is: 233,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,309.20 : 430,987.64 = 169,068.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,309.20/430,987.64 = 169,068.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,309.20x = 430,987.64 × 169,068.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,309.20x = 72,866,606,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,606,979.26/312,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,315.59

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