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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,313.25, 252,251.74 and 68,357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,313.25, 252,251.74 and 68,357.33 is: 102,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,313.25 : 252,251.74 = 68,357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,313.25/252,251.74 = 68,357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,313.25x = 252,251.74 × 68,357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,313.25x = 17,243,255,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,255,204.39/168,313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,447.40

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