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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,995.23, 473,896.44 and 166,154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,995.23, 473,896.44 and 166,154.23 is: 249,180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,995.23 : 473,896.44 = 166,154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,995.23/473,896.44 = 166,154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,995.23x = 473,896.44 × 166,154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,995.23x = 78,739,898,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,739,898,087.94/315,995.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,180.65

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