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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,969.48, 433,278.66 and 170,729.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,969.48, 433,278.66 and 170,729.44 is: 235,607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,969.48 : 433,278.66 = 170,729.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,969.48/433,278.66 = 170,729.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,969.48x = 433,278.66 × 170,729.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,969.48x = 73,973,422,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,973,422,985.75/313,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,607.05

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