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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,020.08, 252,135.62 and 68,180.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,020.08, 252,135.62 and 68,180.69 is: 102,313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,020.08 : 252,135.62 = 68,180.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,020.08/252,135.62 = 68,180.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,020.08x = 252,135.62 × 68,180.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,020.08x = 17,190,780,545.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,190,780,545.18/168,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,313.85

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