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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,269.74, 232,213.72 and 91,789.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,269.74, 232,213.72 and 91,789.17 is: 126,669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,269.74 : 232,213.72 = 91,789.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,269.74/232,213.72 = 91,789.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,269.74x = 232,213.72 × 91,789.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,269.74x = 21,314,706,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314,706,039.78/168,269.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,669.87

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