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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,672.60, 253,008.90 and 44,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,672.60, 253,008.90 and 44,013.60 is: 66,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,672.60 : 253,008.90 = 44,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,672.60/253,008.90 = 44,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,672.60x = 253,008.90 × 44,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,672.60x = 11,135,832,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135,832,521.04/168,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,020.40

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