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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,976.65, 233,097.57 and 104,482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,976.65, 233,097.57 and 104,482.02 is: 144,129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,976.65 : 233,097.57 = 104,482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,976.65/233,097.57 = 104,482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,976.65x = 233,097.57 × 104,482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,976.65x = 24,354,504,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,354,504,970.69/168,976.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,129.41

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