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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,445.52, 229,695.60 and 90,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,445.52, 229,695.60 and 90,994 is: 125,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,445.52 : 229,695.60 = 90,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,445.52/229,695.60 = 90,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,445.52x = 229,695.60 × 90,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,445.52x = 20,900,921,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900,921,426.40/166,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,572.15

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