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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,050.64, 430,630.08 and 168,810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,050.64, 430,630.08 and 168,810.24 is: 232,958.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,050.64 : 430,630.08 = 168,810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,050.64/430,630.08 = 168,810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,050.64x = 430,630.08 × 168,810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,050.64x = 72,694,767,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694,767,156.02/312,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,958.24

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