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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,131.78, 361,623.78 and 166,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,131.78, 361,623.78 and 166,730.04 is: 250,043.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,131.78 : 361,623.78 = 166,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,131.78/361,623.78 = 166,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,131.78x = 361,623.78 × 166,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,131.78x = 60,293,547,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293,547,304.35/241,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,043.97

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