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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,283.58, 432,331.72 and 170,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,283.58, 432,331.72 and 170,043.58 is: 234,660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,283.58 : 432,331.72 = 170,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,283.58/432,331.72 = 170,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,283.58x = 432,331.72 × 170,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,283.58x = 73,515,233,416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,515,233,416.36/313,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,660.35

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