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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,565.33, 431,339.73 and 169,325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,565.33, 431,339.73 and 169,325.95 is: 233,669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,565.33 : 431,339.73 = 169,325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,565.33/431,339.73 = 169,325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,565.33x = 431,339.73 × 169,325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,565.33x = 73,037,009,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,037,009,554.99/312,565.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,669.58

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