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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,291.08, 330,676.85 and 166,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,291.08, 330,676.85 and 166,159.14 is: 248,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,291.08 : 330,676.85 = 166,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,291.08/330,676.85 = 166,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,291.08x = 330,676.85 × 166,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,291.08x = 54,944,981,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,944,981,013.91/221,291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,292.80

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