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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,777.91, 230,191.33 and 130,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,777.91, 230,191.33 and 130,407.40 is: 179,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,777.91 : 230,191.33 = 130,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,777.91/230,191.33 = 130,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,777.91x = 230,191.33 × 130,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,777.91x = 30,018,651,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018,651,696.89/166,777.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,991.78

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