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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,425.66, 333,228.65 and 164,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,425.66, 333,228.65 and 164,975.70 is: 227,708.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,425.66 : 333,228.65 = 164,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,425.66/333,228.65 = 164,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,425.66x = 333,228.65 × 164,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,425.66x = 54,974,629,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,974,629,793.81/241,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,708.31

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