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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,012.80, 244,663.20 and 96,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,012.80, 244,663.20 and 96,369.60 is: 144,639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,012.80 : 244,663.20 = 96,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,012.80/244,663.20 = 96,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,012.80x = 244,663.20 × 96,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,012.80x = 23,578,094,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578,094,718.72/163,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,639.53

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