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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,136.48, 430,746.96 and 168,899.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,136.48, 430,746.96 and 168,899.08 is: 233,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,136.48 : 430,746.96 = 168,899.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,136.48/430,746.96 = 168,899.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,136.48x = 430,746.96 × 168,899.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,136.48x = 72,752,765,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,752,765,256.80/312,136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,079.98

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