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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,121.80, 355,287.78 and 166,853.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,121.80, 355,287.78 and 166,853.46 is: 250,002.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,121.80 : 355,287.78 = 166,853.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,121.80/355,287.78 = 166,853.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,121.80x = 355,287.78 × 166,853.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,121.80x = 59,280,995,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,280,995,388.72/237,121.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,002.30

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