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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,720.21, 431,553.83 and 169,480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,720.21, 431,553.83 and 169,480.24 is: 233,882.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,720.21 : 431,553.83 = 169,480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,720.21/431,553.83 = 169,480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,720.21x = 431,553.83 × 169,480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,720.21x = 73,139,844,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,139,844,755.03/312,720.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,882.69

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