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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,989.80, 253,476.60 and 56,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,989.80, 253,476.60 and 56,671.60 is: 85,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,989.80 : 253,476.60 = 56,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,989.80/253,476.60 = 56,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,989.80x = 253,476.60 × 56,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,989.80x = 14,364,924,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364,924,484.56/168,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,004.68

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