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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,410.91, 252,425.07 and 56,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,410.91, 252,425.07 and 56,064.72 is: 84,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,410.91 : 252,425.07 = 56,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,410.91/252,425.07 = 56,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,410.91x = 252,425.07 × 56,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,410.91x = 14,152,140,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,140,870.53/168,410.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,033.40

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