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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,989.12, 230,459.52 and 91,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,989.12, 230,459.52 and 91,552 is: 126,349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,989.12 : 230,459.52 = 91,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,989.12/230,459.52 = 91,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,989.12x = 230,459.52 × 91,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,989.12x = 21,099,029,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,099,029,975.04/166,989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,349.73

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