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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,664.98, 253,033.90 and 63,483.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,664.98, 253,033.90 and 63,483.64 is: 95,239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,664.98 : 253,033.90 = 63,483.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,664.98/253,033.90 = 63,483.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,664.98x = 253,033.90 × 63,483.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,664.98x = 16,063,513,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,513,015.40/168,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,239.17

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