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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,778.62, 248,669.64 and 132,708.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,778.62, 248,669.64 and 132,708.93 is: 199,064.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,778.62 : 248,669.64 = 132,708.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,778.62/248,669.64 = 132,708.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,778.62x = 248,669.64 × 132,708.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,778.62x = 33,000,681,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000,681,847.89/165,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,064.76

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