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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,165.08, 430,788.94 and 168,925.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,165.08, 430,788.94 and 168,925.10 is: 233,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,165.08 : 430,788.94 = 168,925.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,165.08/430,788.94 = 168,925.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,165.08x = 430,788.94 × 168,925.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,165.08x = 72,771,064,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,771,064,768.39/312,165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,117.25

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