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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,317.89, 430,998.20 and 169,077.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,317.89, 430,998.20 and 169,077.89 is: 233,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,317.89 : 430,998.20 = 169,077.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,317.89/430,998.20 = 169,077.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,317.89x = 430,998.20 × 169,077.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,317.89x = 72,872,267,115.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,872,267,115.95/312,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,327.23

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