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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,097.67, 252,149.24 and 48,154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,097.67, 252,149.24 and 48,154.15 is: 72,232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,097.67 : 252,149.24 = 48,154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,097.67/252,149.24 = 48,154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,097.67x = 252,149.24 × 48,154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,097.67x = 12,142,032,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142,032,325.35/168,097.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,232.01

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