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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,959.70, 252,783.45 and 109,910.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,959.70, 252,783.45 and 109,910.70 is: 164,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,959.70 : 252,783.45 = 109,910.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,959.70/252,783.45 = 109,910.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,959.70x = 252,783.45 × 109,910.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,959.70x = 27,783,605,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783,605,937.92/168,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,439.25

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