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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,247.28, 432,277.65 and 170,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,247.28, 432,277.65 and 170,007.42 is: 234,608.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,247.28 : 432,277.65 = 170,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,247.28/432,277.65 = 170,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,247.28x = 432,277.65 × 170,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,247.28x = 73,490,408,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,490,408,000.16/313,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,608.29

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