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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,064.25, 430,646.22 and 168,823.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,064.25, 430,646.22 and 168,823.85 is: 232,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,064.25 : 430,646.22 = 168,823.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,064.25/430,646.22 = 168,823.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,064.25x = 430,646.22 × 168,823.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,064.25x = 72,703,350,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,703,350,695.12/312,064.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,975.59

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