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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.04, 252.02 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.04, 252.02 and 75.47 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.04 : 252.02 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.04/252.02 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.04x = 252.02 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.04x = 19,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019.95/168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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