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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,033.60, 252,050.40 and 152,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,033.60, 252,050.40 and 152,481.60 is: 228,722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,033.60 : 252,050.40 = 152,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,033.60/252,050.40 = 152,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,033.60x = 252,050.40 × 152,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,033.60x = 38,433,048,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,433,048,272.64/168,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,722.40

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