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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,705.02, 430,153.02 and 168,465.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,705.02, 430,153.02 and 168,465.08 is: 232,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,705.02 : 430,153.02 = 168,465.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,705.02/430,153.02 = 168,465.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,705.02x = 430,153.02 × 168,465.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,705.02x = 72,465,762,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,465,762,926.54/311,705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,481.86

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