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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,649.74, 230,083.95 and 148,713.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,649.74, 230,083.95 and 148,713.91 is: 205,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,649.74 : 230,083.95 = 148,713.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,649.74/230,083.95 = 148,713.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,649.74x = 230,083.95 × 148,713.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,649.74x = 34,216,683,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,216,683,832.74/166,649.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,320.96

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