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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,729.94, 230,087.33 and 91,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,729.94, 230,087.33 and 91,278.44 is: 125,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,729.94 : 230,087.33 = 91,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,729.94/230,087.33 = 91,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,729.94x = 230,087.33 × 91,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,729.94x = 21,002,012,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002,012,546.17/166,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,964.25

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