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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,170.25, 430,794.95 and 168,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,170.25, 430,794.95 and 168,930.30 is: 233,123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,170.25 : 430,794.95 = 168,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,170.25/430,794.95 = 168,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,170.25x = 430,794.95 × 168,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,170.25x = 72,774,318,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,774,318,315.34/312,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,123.81

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