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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,330.19, 252,494.98 and 98,160.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,330.19, 252,494.98 and 98,160.29 is: 147,240.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,330.19 : 252,494.98 = 98,160.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,330.19/252,494.98 = 98,160.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,330.19x = 252,494.98 × 98,160.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,330.19x = 24,784,980,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,784,980,460.34/168,330.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,240.26

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