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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,064.76, 430,648.78 and 168,824.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,064.76, 430,648.78 and 168,824.92 is: 232,978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,064.76 : 430,648.78 = 168,824.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,064.76/430,648.78 = 168,824.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,064.76x = 430,648.78 × 168,824.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,064.76x = 72,704,245,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,704,245,831.60/312,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,978.07

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