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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,446.76, 431,176.68 and 169,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,446.76, 431,176.68 and 169,207.44 is: 233,506.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,446.76 : 431,176.68 = 169,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,446.76/431,176.68 = 169,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,446.76x = 431,176.68 × 169,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,446.76x = 72,958,302,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,958,302,210.50/312,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,506.35

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