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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,804.52, 253,206.78 and 44,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,804.52, 253,206.78 and 44,144.44 is: 66,216.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,804.52 : 253,206.78 = 44,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,804.52/253,206.78 = 44,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,804.52x = 253,206.78 × 44,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,804.52x = 11,177,671,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,177,671,507.30/168,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,216.66

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