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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,723.82, 230,078.88 and 91,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,723.82, 230,078.88 and 91,272.32 is: 125,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,723.82 : 230,078.88 = 91,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,723.82/230,078.88 = 91,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,723.82x = 230,078.88 × 91,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,723.82x = 20,999,833,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999,833,160.60/166,723.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,955.81

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