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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,111.46, 252,247.35 and 104,914.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,111.46, 252,247.35 and 104,914.42 is: 157,421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,111.46 : 252,247.35 = 104,914.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,111.46/252,247.35 = 104,914.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,111.46x = 252,247.35 × 104,914.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,111.46x = 26,464,384,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,464,384,421.79/168,111.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,421.66

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