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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,410.16, 431,125.36 and 169,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,410.16, 431,125.36 and 169,170.60 is: 233,455.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,410.16 : 431,125.36 = 169,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,410.16/431,125.36 = 169,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,410.16x = 431,125.36 × 169,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,410.16x = 72,933,735,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,933,735,826.42/312,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,455.07

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