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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,150.82, 430,769.29 and 168,910.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,150.82, 430,769.29 and 168,910.87 is: 233,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,150.82 : 430,769.29 = 168,910.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,150.82/430,769.29 = 168,910.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,150.82x = 430,769.29 × 168,910.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,150.82x = 72,761,615,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,761,615,543.18/312,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,097.63

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