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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,050.48, 225,011.99 and 98,510.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,050.48, 225,011.99 and 98,510.74 is: 135,946.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,050.48 : 225,011.99 = 98,510.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,050.48/225,011.99 = 98,510.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,050.48x = 225,011.99 × 98,510.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,050.48x = 22,166,097,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,097,643.77/163,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,946.23

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