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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,955.04, 230,364 and 98,942.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,955.04, 230,364 and 98,942.09 is: 136,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,955.04 : 230,364 = 98,942.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,955.04/230,364 = 98,942.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,955.04x = 230,364 × 98,942.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,955.04x = 22,792,694,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,694,468.94/166,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,519.95

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