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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,456.50, 229,710.78 and 91,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,456.50, 229,710.78 and 91,005 is: 125,587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,456.50 : 229,710.78 = 91,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,456.50/229,710.78 = 91,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,456.50x = 229,710.78 × 91,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,456.50x = 20,904,829,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904,829,533.90/166,456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,587.34

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