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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,288.84, 252,507.38 and 130,792.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,288.84, 252,507.38 and 130,792.73 is: 196,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,288.84 : 252,507.38 = 130,792.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,288.84/252,507.38 = 130,792.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,288.84x = 252,507.38 × 130,792.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,288.84x = 33,026,127,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,026,127,658.85/168,288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,246.69

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