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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,694.73, 432,901.47 and 170,454.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,694.73, 432,901.47 and 170,454.77 is: 235,229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,694.73 : 432,901.47 = 170,454.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,694.73/432,901.47 = 170,454.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,694.73x = 432,901.47 × 170,454.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,694.73x = 73,790,121,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,790,121,583.77/313,694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,229.08

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