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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,090.80, 430,685.36 and 168,850.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,090.80, 430,685.36 and 168,850.76 is: 233,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,090.80 : 430,685.36 = 168,850.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,090.80/430,685.36 = 168,850.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,090.80x = 430,685.36 × 168,850.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,090.80x = 72,721,550,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,721,550,356.87/312,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,014.08

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