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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,322.04, 431,007.86 and 169,085.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,322.04, 431,007.86 and 169,085.15 is: 233,339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,322.04 : 431,007.86 = 169,085.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,322.04/431,007.86 = 169,085.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,322.04x = 431,007.86 × 169,085.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,322.04x = 72,877,028,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,877,028,659.28/312,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,339.37

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