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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,310.71, 430,985.21 and 169,067.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,310.71, 430,985.21 and 169,067.61 is: 233,311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,310.71 : 430,985.21 = 169,067.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,310.71/430,985.21 = 169,067.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,310.71x = 430,985.21 × 169,067.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,310.71x = 72,865,638,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,865,638,554.71/312,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,311.37

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