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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,014.98, 247,727.64 and 148,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,014.98, 247,727.64 and 148,122.64 is: 221,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,014.98 : 247,727.64 = 148,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,014.98/247,727.64 = 148,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,014.98x = 247,727.64 × 148,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,014.98x = 36,694,071,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,694,071,791.97/166,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,028.68

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