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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,763.93, 432,997.57 and 170,523.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,763.93, 432,997.57 and 170,523.98 is: 235,324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,763.93 : 432,997.57 = 170,523.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,763.93/432,997.57 = 170,523.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,763.93x = 432,997.57 × 170,523.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,763.93x = 73,836,466,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,836,466,801.74/313,763.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,324.91

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