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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,069.24, 248,915.08 and 146,039.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,069.24, 248,915.08 and 146,039.66 is: 218,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,069.24 : 248,915.08 = 146,039.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,069.24/248,915.08 = 146,039.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,069.24x = 248,915.08 × 146,039.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,069.24x = 36,351,472,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,351,472,702.01/166,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,893.48

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