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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,204.95, 252,307.37 and 115,454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,204.95, 252,307.37 and 115,454.51 is: 173,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,204.95 : 252,307.37 = 115,454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,204.95/252,307.37 = 115,454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,204.95x = 252,307.37 × 115,454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,204.95x = 29,130,021,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,130,021,933.93/168,204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,181.72

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