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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,934.70, 253,402.05 and 166,310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,934.70, 253,402.05 and 166,310.30 is: 249,465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,934.70 : 253,402.05 = 166,310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,934.70/253,402.05 = 166,310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,934.70x = 253,402.05 × 166,310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,934.70x = 42,143,370,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143,370,956.12/168,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,465.45

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