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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,462.34, 248,263.51 and 90,494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,462.34, 248,263.51 and 90,494.96 is: 135,780.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,462.34 : 248,263.51 = 90,494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,462.34/248,263.51 = 90,494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,462.34x = 248,263.51 × 90,494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,462.34x = 22,466,596,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,596,575.09/165,462.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,780.73

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