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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,001.90, 252,002.85 and 112,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,001.90, 252,002.85 and 112,014.70 is: 168,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,001.90 : 252,002.85 = 112,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,001.90/252,002.85 = 112,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,001.90x = 252,002.85 × 112,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,001.90x = 28,228,023,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228,023,641.90/168,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,022.05

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