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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,006.60, 252,009.90 and 155,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,006.60, 252,009.90 and 155,176.20 is: 232,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,006.60 : 252,009.90 = 155,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,006.60/252,009.90 = 155,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,006.60x = 252,009.90 × 155,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,006.60x = 39,105,938,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,105,938,644.38/168,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,764.30

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