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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,100.60, 252,150.90 and 155,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,100.60, 252,150.90 and 155,270.20 is: 232,905.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,100.60 : 252,150.90 = 155,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,100.60/252,150.90 = 155,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,100.60x = 252,150.90 × 155,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,100.60x = 39,151,520,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,151,520,673.18/168,100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,905.30

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