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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,951.80, 250,427.70 and 113,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,951.80, 250,427.70 and 113,807.70 is: 170,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,951.80 : 250,427.70 = 113,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,951.80/250,427.70 = 113,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,951.80x = 250,427.70 × 113,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,951.80x = 28,500,600,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500,600,553.29/166,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,711.55

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