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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,309.56, 430,988.58 and 169,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,309.56, 430,988.58 and 169,069.60 is: 233,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,309.56 : 430,988.58 = 169,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,309.56/430,988.58 = 169,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,309.56x = 430,988.58 × 169,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,309.56x = 72,867,066,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,867,066,825.17/312,309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,316.80

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