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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,961.98, 230,437.13 and 126,607.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,961.98, 230,437.13 and 126,607.71 is: 174,741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,961.98 : 230,437.13 = 126,607.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,961.98/230,437.13 = 126,607.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,961.98x = 230,437.13 × 126,607.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,961.98x = 29,175,117,328.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,175,117,328.27/166,961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,741.08

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