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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,444.43, 478,759.61 and 169,756.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,444.43, 478,759.61 and 169,756.43 is: 254,418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,444.43 : 478,759.61 = 169,756.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,444.43/478,759.61 = 169,756.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,444.43x = 478,759.61 × 169,756.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,444.43x = 81,272,520,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,272,520,252.39/319,444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,418.34

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