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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,131.48, 430,740.06 and 168,894.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,131.48, 430,740.06 and 168,894.05 is: 233,073.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,131.48 : 430,740.06 = 168,894.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,131.48/430,740.06 = 168,894.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,131.48x = 430,740.06 × 168,894.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,131.48x = 72,749,433,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749,433,230.64/312,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,073.04

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