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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,030.60, 252,045.90 and 166,864.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,030.60, 252,045.90 and 166,864.20 is: 250,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,030.60 : 252,045.90 = 166,864.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,030.60/252,045.90 = 166,864.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,030.60x = 252,045.90 × 166,864.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,030.60x = 42,057,437,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,057,437,466.78/168,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,296.30

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