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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,009.92, 225,051.84 and 106,515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,009.92, 225,051.84 and 106,515.84 is: 147,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,009.92 : 225,051.84 = 106,515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,009.92/225,051.84 = 106,515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,009.92x = 225,051.84 × 106,515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,009.92x = 23,971,585,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971,585,781.15/163,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,055.99

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