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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,162.38, 252,243.57 and 115,411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,162.38, 252,243.57 and 115,411.94 is: 173,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,162.38 : 252,243.57 = 115,411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,162.38/252,243.57 = 115,411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,162.38x = 252,243.57 × 115,411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,162.38x = 29,111,919,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,111,919,234.52/168,162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,117.91

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