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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,130.96, 361,622.54 and 166,729.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,130.96, 361,622.54 and 166,729.22 is: 250,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,130.96 : 361,622.54 = 166,729.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,130.96/361,622.54 = 166,729.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,130.96x = 361,622.54 × 166,729.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,130.96x = 60,293,044,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293,044,028.62/241,130.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,042.73

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