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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,543.70, 431,312.37 and 169,303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,543.70, 431,312.37 and 169,303.75 is: 233,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,543.70 : 431,312.37 = 169,303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,543.70/431,312.37 = 169,303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,543.70x = 431,312.37 × 169,303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,543.70x = 73,022,801,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022,801,662.39/312,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,640.29

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