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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,067.31, 252,175.43 and 88,086.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,067.31, 252,175.43 and 88,086.25 is: 132,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,067.31 : 252,175.43 = 88,086.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,067.31/252,175.43 = 88,086.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,067.31x = 252,175.43 × 88,086.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,067.31x = 22,213,187,560.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,187,560.61/168,067.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,168.40

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