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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,541.70, 248,312.55 and 130,112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,541.70, 248,312.55 and 130,112.30 is: 195,168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,541.70 : 248,312.55 = 130,112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,541.70/248,312.55 = 130,112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,541.70x = 248,312.55 × 130,112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,541.70x = 32,308,516,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,308,516,999.37/165,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,168.45

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