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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,263.46, 432,303.96 and 170,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,263.46, 432,303.96 and 170,023.48 is: 234,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,263.46 : 432,303.96 = 170,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,263.46/432,303.96 = 170,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,263.46x = 432,303.96 × 170,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,263.46x = 73,501,823,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,501,823,696.98/313,263.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,632.61

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