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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,230.64, 369,166.14 and 166,069.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,230.64, 369,166.14 and 166,069.35 is: 248,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,230.64 : 369,166.14 = 166,069.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,230.64/369,166.14 = 166,069.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,230.64x = 369,166.14 × 166,069.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,230.64x = 61,307,180,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,307,180,911.81/246,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,982.75

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