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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,666.21, 431,480.84 and 169,426.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,666.21, 431,480.84 and 169,426.49 is: 233,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,666.21 : 431,480.84 = 169,426.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,666.21/431,480.84 = 169,426.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,666.21x = 431,480.84 × 169,426.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,666.21x = 73,104,281,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,104,281,218.92/312,666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,809.34

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