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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,028.16, 324,090.90 and 166,974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,028.16, 324,090.90 and 166,974.12 is: 230,248.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,028.16 : 324,090.90 = 166,974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,028.16/324,090.90 = 166,974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,028.16x = 324,090.90 × 166,974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,028.16x = 54,114,792,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,114,792,827.51/235,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,248.12

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