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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,775.62, 248,665.14 and 132,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,775.62, 248,665.14 and 132,705.88 is: 199,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,775.62 : 248,665.14 = 132,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,775.62/248,665.14 = 132,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,775.62x = 248,665.14 × 132,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,775.62x = 32,999,326,229.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999,326,229.02/165,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,060.19

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