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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,273.55, 432,305.91 and 170,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,273.55, 432,305.91 and 170,030.52 is: 234,635.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,273.55 : 432,305.91 = 170,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,273.55/432,305.91 = 170,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,273.55x = 432,305.91 × 170,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,273.55x = 73,505,198,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,505,198,676.37/313,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,635.83

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