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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,067.70, 252,101.55 and 149,696.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,067.70, 252,101.55 and 149,696.90 is: 224,545.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,067.70 : 252,101.55 = 149,696.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,067.70/252,101.55 = 149,696.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,067.70x = 252,101.55 × 149,696.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,067.70x = 37,738,820,520.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,738,820,520.20/168,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,545.35

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