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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,663.97, 253,032.41 and 63,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,663.97, 253,032.41 and 63,482.64 is: 95,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,663.97 : 253,032.41 = 63,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,663.97/253,032.41 = 63,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,663.97x = 253,032.41 × 63,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,663.97x = 16,063,165,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,165,392.36/168,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,237.68

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