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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,253.73, 432,279.18 and 170,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,253.73, 432,279.18 and 170,010.90 is: 234,609.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,253.73 : 432,279.18 = 170,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,253.73/432,279.18 = 170,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,253.73x = 432,279.18 × 170,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,253.73x = 73,492,172,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,492,172,443.06/313,253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,609.09

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