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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,448.72, 431,176.95 and 169,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,448.72, 431,176.95 and 169,205.44 is: 233,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,448.72 : 431,176.95 = 169,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,448.72/431,176.95 = 169,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,448.72x = 431,176.95 × 169,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,448.72x = 72,957,485,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,957,485,542.61/312,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,502.27

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