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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,872.83, 230,284.71 and 90,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,872.83, 230,284.71 and 90,392.76 is: 124,742.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,872.83 : 230,284.71 = 90,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,872.83/230,284.71 = 90,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,872.83x = 230,284.71 × 90,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,872.83x = 20,816,070,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,816,070,522.70/166,872.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,742.12

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