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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,316.64, 430,997.12 and 169,076.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,316.64, 430,997.12 and 169,076.68 is: 233,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,316.64 : 430,997.12 = 169,076.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,316.64/430,997.12 = 169,076.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,316.64x = 430,997.12 × 169,076.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,316.64x = 72,871,562,139.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,871,562,139.16/312,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,325.90

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