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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,752, 230,117.76 and 91,301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,752, 230,117.76 and 91,301.04 is: 125,995.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,752 : 230,117.76 = 91,301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,752/230,117.76 = 91,301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,752x = 230,117.76 × 91,301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,752x = 21,009,990,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009,990,810.47/166,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,995.44

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