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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,874.00, 430,386.42 and 168,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,874.00, 430,386.42 and 168,634 is: 232,715.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,874.00 : 430,386.42 = 168,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,874.00/430,386.42 = 168,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,874.00x = 430,386.42 × 168,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,874.00x = 72,577,783,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,577,783,550.28/311,874.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,715.09

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