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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,361.48, 431,059.62 and 169,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,361.48, 431,059.62 and 169,123.24 is: 233,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,361.48 : 431,059.62 = 169,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,361.48/431,059.62 = 169,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,361.48x = 431,059.62 × 169,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,361.48x = 72,902,199,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,902,199,567.57/312,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,390.49

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