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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,249.96, 232,126.83 and 107,853.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,249.96, 232,126.83 and 107,853.93 is: 148,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,249.96 : 232,126.83 = 107,853.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,249.96/232,126.83 = 107,853.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,249.96x = 232,126.83 × 107,853.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,249.96x = 25,035,790,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,790,873.94/168,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,801.17

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