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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,029.70, 252,044.55 and 164,141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,029.70, 252,044.55 and 164,141.70 is: 246,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,029.70 : 252,044.55 = 164,141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,029.70/252,044.55 = 164,141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,029.70x = 252,044.55 × 164,141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,029.70x = 41,371,020,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,371,020,912.74/168,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,212.55

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