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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,022.40, 252,033.60 and 112,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,022.40, 252,033.60 and 112,035.20 is: 168,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,022.40 : 252,033.60 = 112,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,022.40/252,033.60 = 112,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,022.40x = 252,033.60 × 112,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,022.40x = 28,236,634,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,236,634,782.72/168,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,052.80

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