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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,827.95, 431,704.79 and 169,590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,827.95, 431,704.79 and 169,590.25 is: 234,035.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,827.95 : 431,704.79 = 169,590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,827.95/431,704.79 = 169,590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,827.95x = 431,704.79 × 169,590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,827.95x = 73,212,923,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,212,923,262.30/312,827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,035.75

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