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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,345.94, 252,193.28 and 141,003.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,345.94, 252,193.28 and 141,003.66 is: 211,232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,345.94 : 252,193.28 = 141,003.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,345.94/252,193.28 = 141,003.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,345.94x = 252,193.28 × 141,003.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,345.94x = 35,560,175,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,560,175,507.40/168,345.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,232.75

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