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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,767.13, 433,001.51 and 170,527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,767.13, 433,001.51 and 170,527.54 is: 235,329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,767.13 : 433,001.51 = 170,527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,767.13/433,001.51 = 170,527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,767.13x = 433,001.51 × 170,527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,767.13x = 73,838,682,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,838,682,316.59/313,767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,329.57

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