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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,335.10, 431,017.28 and 169,093.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,335.10, 431,017.28 and 169,093.98 is: 233,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,335.10 : 431,017.28 = 169,093.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,335.10/431,017.28 = 169,093.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,335.10x = 431,017.28 × 169,093.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,335.10x = 72,882,427,323.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,882,427,323.97/312,335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,346.90

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