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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,112.60, 252,168.90 and 155,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,112.60, 252,168.90 and 155,282.20 is: 232,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,112.60 : 252,168.90 = 155,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,112.60/252,168.90 = 155,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,112.60x = 252,168.90 × 155,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,112.60x = 39,157,341,563.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,157,341,563.58/168,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,923.30

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