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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,130.53, 361,621.91 and 166,728.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,130.53, 361,621.91 and 166,728.79 is: 250,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,130.53 : 361,621.91 = 166,728.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,130.53/361,621.91 = 166,728.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,130.53x = 361,621.91 × 166,728.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,130.53x = 60,292,781,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,292,781,683.68/241,130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,042.10

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