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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,567.24, 431,344.89 and 169,327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,567.24, 431,344.89 and 169,327.35 is: 233,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,567.24 : 431,344.89 = 169,327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,567.24/431,344.89 = 169,327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,567.24x = 431,344.89 × 169,327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,567.24x = 73,038,487,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,038,487,159.74/312,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,672.88

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