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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,413.10, 252,619.65 and 167,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,413.10, 252,619.65 and 167,246.70 is: 250,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,413.10 : 252,619.65 = 167,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,413.10/252,619.65 = 167,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,413.10x = 252,619.65 × 167,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,413.10x = 42,249,802,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,249,802,817.66/168,413.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,870.05

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