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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,455.70, 252,668.97 and 68,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,455.70, 252,668.97 and 68,626.44 is: 102,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,455.70 : 252,668.97 = 68,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,455.70/252,668.97 = 68,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,455.70x = 252,668.97 × 68,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,455.70x = 17,339,771,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339,771,909.57/168,455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,933.72

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