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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,128.46, 361,618.80 and 166,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,128.46, 361,618.80 and 166,726.72 is: 250,038.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,128.46 : 361,618.80 = 166,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,128.46/361,618.80 = 166,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,128.46x = 361,618.80 × 166,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,128.46x = 60,291,516,414.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,291,516,414.34/241,128.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,038.99

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