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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,009.80, 252,014.70 and 105,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,009.80, 252,014.70 and 105,801.80 is: 158,702.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,009.80 : 252,014.70 = 105,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,009.80/252,014.70 = 105,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,009.80x = 252,014.70 × 105,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,009.80x = 26,663,608,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,663,608,886.46/168,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,702.70

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