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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,907.96, 430,433.13 and 168,668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,907.96, 430,433.13 and 168,668.10 is: 232,762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,907.96 : 430,433.13 = 168,668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,907.96/430,433.13 = 168,668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,907.96x = 430,433.13 × 168,668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,907.96x = 72,600,338,214.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,600,338,214.15/311,907.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,762.06

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