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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,309.49, 430,987.25 and 169,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,309.49, 430,987.25 and 169,069.54 is: 233,316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,309.49 : 430,987.25 = 169,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,309.49/430,987.25 = 169,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,309.49x = 430,987.25 × 169,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,309.49x = 72,866,814,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,814,904.69/312,309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,316.04

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