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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,885.33, 430,401.44 and 168,645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,885.33, 430,401.44 and 168,645.03 is: 232,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,885.33 : 430,401.44 = 168,645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,885.33/430,401.44 = 168,645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,885.33x = 430,401.44 × 168,645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,885.33x = 72,585,062,568.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,585,062,568.45/311,885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,729.97

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