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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,430.59, 431,154.63 and 169,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,430.59, 431,154.63 and 169,190.88 is: 233,483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,430.59 : 431,154.63 = 169,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,430.59/431,154.63 = 169,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,430.59x = 431,154.63 × 169,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,430.59x = 72,947,431,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,947,431,265.77/312,430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,483.64

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