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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,269.20, 433,682.44 and 171,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,269.20, 433,682.44 and 171,026 is: 236,010.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,269.20 : 433,682.44 = 171,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,269.20/433,682.44 = 171,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,269.20x = 433,682.44 × 171,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,269.20x = 74,170,972,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,170,972,983.44/314,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,010.95

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