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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,676.58, 431,495.24 and 169,436.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,676.58, 431,495.24 and 169,436.89 is: 233,823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,676.58 : 431,495.24 = 169,436.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,676.58/431,495.24 = 169,436.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,676.58x = 431,495.24 × 169,436.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,676.58x = 73,111,211,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,111,211,207.59/312,676.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,823.75

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