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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,310.90, 361,966.35 and 166,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,310.90, 361,966.35 and 166,661.30 is: 249,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,310.90 : 361,966.35 = 166,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,310.90/361,966.35 = 166,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,310.90x = 361,966.35 × 166,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,310.90x = 60,325,782,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325,782,447.26/241,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,991.95

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