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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166,997.40, 250,058.70 and 122,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166,997.40, 250,058.70 and 122,382.60 is: 183,253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166,997.40 : 250,058.70 = 122,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166,997.40/250,058.70 = 122,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166,997.40x = 250,058.70 × 122,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166,997.40x = 30,602,833,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602,833,858.62/166,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,253.36

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