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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,678.50, 230,016.33 and 91,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,678.50, 230,016.33 and 91,227 is: 125,893.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,678.50 : 230,016.33 = 91,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,678.50/230,016.33 = 91,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,678.50x = 230,016.33 × 91,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,678.50x = 20,983,699,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983,699,736.91/166,678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,893.26

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