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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,785.13, 433,026.39 and 170,545.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,785.13, 433,026.39 and 170,545.54 is: 235,354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,785.13 : 433,026.39 = 170,545.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,785.13/433,026.39 = 170,545.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,785.13x = 433,026.39 × 170,545.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,785.13x = 73,850,719,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,850,719,516.80/313,785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,354.43

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