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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,055.70, 244,583.55 and 139,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,055.70, 244,583.55 and 139,727.70 is: 209,591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,055.70 : 244,583.55 = 139,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,055.70/244,583.55 = 139,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,055.70x = 244,583.55 × 139,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,055.70x = 34,175,096,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175,096,899.34/163,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,591.55

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