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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,010.80, 252,016.20 and 145,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,010.80, 252,016.20 and 145,201.20 is: 217,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,010.80 : 252,016.20 = 145,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,010.80/252,016.20 = 145,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,010.80x = 252,016.20 × 145,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,010.80x = 36,593,054,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,593,054,659.44/168,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,801.80

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