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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,051.80, 244,577.70 and 140,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,051.80, 244,577.70 and 140,890.20 is: 211,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,051.80 : 244,577.70 = 140,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,051.80/244,577.70 = 140,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,051.80x = 244,577.70 × 140,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,051.80x = 34,458,601,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,458,601,068.54/163,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,335.30

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