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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,982.20, 253,473.30 and 44,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,982.20, 253,473.30 and 44,335.80 is: 66,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,982.20 : 253,473.30 = 44,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,982.20/253,473.30 = 44,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,982.20x = 253,473.30 × 44,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,982.20x = 11,237,941,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,237,941,534.14/168,982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,503.70

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