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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,322.62, 232,369.39 and 104,680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,322.62, 232,369.39 and 104,680.92 is: 144,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,322.62 : 232,369.39 = 104,680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,322.62/232,369.39 = 104,680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,322.62x = 232,369.39 × 104,680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,322.62x = 24,324,640,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,324,640,195.67/168,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,512.01

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