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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,316.64, 252,297.73 and 55,966.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,316.64, 252,297.73 and 55,966.67 is: 83,891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,316.64 : 252,297.73 = 55,966.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,316.64/252,297.73 = 55,966.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,316.64x = 252,297.73 × 55,966.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,316.64x = 14,120,263,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,263,796.66/168,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,891.07

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