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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,797.25, 253,230.03 and 75,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,797.25, 253,230.03 and 75,303 is: 112,969.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,797.25 : 253,230.03 = 75,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,797.25/253,230.03 = 75,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,797.25x = 253,230.03 × 75,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,797.25x = 19,068,980,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068,980,949.09/168,797.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,969.74

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