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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,770.76, 431,624.08 and 169,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,770.76, 431,624.08 and 169,530.76 is: 233,952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,770.76 : 431,624.08 = 169,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,770.76/431,624.08 = 169,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,770.76x = 431,624.08 × 169,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,770.76x = 73,173,558,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,173,558,114.53/312,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,952.68

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