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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,764.70, 253,147.05 and 168,764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,764.70, 253,147.05 and 168,764.70 is: 253,147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,764.70 : 253,147.05 = 168,764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,764.70/253,147.05 = 168,764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,764.70x = 253,147.05 × 168,764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,764.70x = 42,722,285,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722,285,949.14/168,764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,147.05

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