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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,069.70, 249,104.55 and 147,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,069.70, 249,104.55 and 147,042.80 is: 220,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,069.70 : 249,104.55 = 147,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,069.70/249,104.55 = 147,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,069.70x = 249,104.55 × 147,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,069.70x = 36,629,030,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,629,030,524.74/166,069.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,564.20

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