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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,145.99, 248,963.84 and 112,768.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,145.99, 248,963.84 and 112,768.61 is: 168,979.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,145.99 : 248,963.84 = 112,768.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,145.99/248,963.84 = 112,768.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,145.99x = 248,963.84 × 112,768.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,145.99x = 28,075,305,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,075,305,613.22/166,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,979.74

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