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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,246.78, 432,276.96 and 170,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,246.78, 432,276.96 and 170,006.92 is: 234,607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,246.78 : 432,276.96 = 170,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,246.78/432,276.96 = 170,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,246.78x = 432,276.96 × 170,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,246.78x = 73,490,074,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,490,074,556.56/313,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,607.60

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