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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,140.23, 430,752.13 and 168,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,140.23, 430,752.13 and 168,902.80 is: 233,085.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,140.23 : 430,752.13 = 168,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,140.23/430,752.13 = 168,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,140.23x = 430,752.13 × 168,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,140.23x = 72,755,240,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,755,240,862.96/312,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,085.11

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