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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,310.03, 430,987.97 and 169,070.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,310.03, 430,987.97 and 169,070.06 is: 233,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,310.03 : 430,987.97 = 169,070.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,310.03/430,987.97 = 169,070.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,310.03x = 430,987.97 × 169,070.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,310.03x = 72,867,163,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,867,163,447.32/312,310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,316.76

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