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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,662.97, 253,030.91 and 63,481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,662.97, 253,030.91 and 63,481.64 is: 95,236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,662.97 : 253,030.91 = 63,481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,662.97/253,030.91 = 63,481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,662.97x = 253,030.91 × 63,481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,662.97x = 16,062,815,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,815,554.93/168,662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,236.17

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