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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,710.46, 230,045.84 and 98,715.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,710.46, 230,045.84 and 98,715.22 is: 136,218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,710.46 : 230,045.84 = 98,715.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,710.46/230,045.84 = 98,715.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,710.46x = 230,045.84 × 98,715.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,710.46x = 22,709,025,705.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709,025,705.68/166,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,218.36

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