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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,604.73, 432,774.90 and 170,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,604.73, 432,774.90 and 170,364.87 is: 235,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,604.73 : 432,774.90 = 170,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,604.73/432,774.90 = 170,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,604.73x = 432,774.90 × 170,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,604.73x = 73,729,639,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,729,639,577.76/313,604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,103.72

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