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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,975.82, 233,160.53 and 97,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,975.82, 233,160.53 and 97,341.82 is: 134,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,975.82 : 233,160.53 = 97,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,975.82/233,160.53 = 97,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,975.82x = 233,160.53 × 97,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,975.82x = 22,696,270,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,696,270,342.36/168,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,316.68

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