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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,346.92, 431,038.14 and 169,106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,346.92, 431,038.14 and 169,106.94 is: 233,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,346.92 : 431,038.14 = 169,106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,346.92/431,038.14 = 169,106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,346.92x = 431,038.14 × 169,106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,346.92x = 72,891,540,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,891,540,878.69/312,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,367.25

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