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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,999.60, 248,610.60 and 113,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,999.60, 248,610.60 and 113,122.80 is: 169,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,999.60 : 248,610.60 = 113,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,999.60/248,610.60 = 113,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,999.60x = 248,610.60 × 113,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,999.60x = 28,123,527,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123,527,181.68/165,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,419.25

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