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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,309.65, 430,987.45 and 169,069.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,309.65, 430,987.45 and 169,069.69 is: 233,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,309.65 : 430,987.45 = 169,069.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,309.65/430,987.45 = 169,069.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,309.65x = 430,987.45 × 169,069.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,309.65x = 72,866,914,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,914,565.39/312,309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,316.24

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