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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,001.65, 252,002.48 and 112,014.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,001.65, 252,002.48 and 112,014.45 is: 168,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,001.65 : 252,002.48 = 112,014.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,001.65/252,002.48 = 112,014.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,001.65x = 252,002.48 × 112,014.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,001.65x = 28,227,918,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227,918,635.76/168,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,021.68

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