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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,191.92, 367,086.16 and 166,165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,191.92, 367,086.16 and 166,165.68 is: 248,772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,191.92 : 367,086.16 = 166,165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,191.92/367,086.16 = 166,165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,191.92x = 367,086.16 × 166,165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,191.92x = 60,997,121,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,997,121,394.99/245,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,772.97

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