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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,802.80, 253,204.20 and 152,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,802.80, 253,204.20 and 152,473.20 is: 228,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,802.80 : 253,204.20 = 152,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,802.80/253,204.20 = 152,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,802.80x = 253,204.20 × 152,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,802.80x = 38,606,854,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606,854,627.44/168,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,709.80

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