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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,249.33, 252,399.02 and 60,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,249.33, 252,399.02 and 60,170.49 is: 90,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,249.33 : 252,399.02 = 60,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,249.33/252,399.02 = 60,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,249.33x = 252,399.02 × 60,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,249.33x = 15,186,972,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,972,408.07/168,249.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,264.68

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