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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,707.36, 253,056.10 and 44,048.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,707.36, 253,056.10 and 44,048.36 is: 66,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,707.36 : 253,056.10 = 44,048.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,707.36/253,056.10 = 44,048.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,707.36x = 253,056.10 × 44,048.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,707.36x = 11,146,706,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,146,706,193.00/168,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,071.25

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