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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,702.40, 253,053.60 and 160,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,702.40, 253,053.60 and 160,926.40 is: 241,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,702.40 : 253,053.60 = 160,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,702.40/253,053.60 = 160,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,702.40x = 253,053.60 × 160,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,702.40x = 40,723,004,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,723,004,855.04/168,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,389.60

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