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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,544.80, 252,394.38 and 152,567.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,544.80, 252,394.38 and 152,567.55 is: 228,468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,544.80 : 252,394.38 = 152,567.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,544.80/252,394.38 = 152,567.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,544.80x = 252,394.38 × 152,567.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,544.80x = 38,507,192,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,507,192,190.37/168,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,468.59

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