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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,034.60, 252,051.90 and 155,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,034.60, 252,051.90 and 155,204.20 is: 232,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,034.60 : 252,051.90 = 155,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,034.60/252,051.90 = 155,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,034.60x = 252,051.90 × 155,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,034.60x = 39,119,513,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,119,513,497.98/168,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,806.30

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