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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,435.46, 431,160.08 and 169,195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,435.46, 431,160.08 and 169,195.47 is: 233,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,435.46 : 431,160.08 = 169,195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,435.46/431,160.08 = 169,195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,435.46x = 431,160.08 × 169,195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,435.46x = 72,950,330,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,330,869.73/312,435.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,489.28

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