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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,130.29, 346,650.77 and 166,274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,130.29, 346,650.77 and 166,274.69 is: 229,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,130.29 : 346,650.77 = 166,274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,130.29/346,650.77 = 166,274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,130.29x = 346,650.77 × 166,274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,130.29x = 57,639,248,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639,248,002.44/251,130.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,519.30

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