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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,755.40, 253,133.10 and 122,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,755.40, 253,133.10 and 122,099.40 is: 183,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,755.40 : 253,133.10 = 122,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,755.40/253,133.10 = 122,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,755.40x = 253,133.10 × 122,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,755.40x = 30,907,399,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907,399,630.14/168,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,149.10

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