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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,063.01, 225,029.19 and 98,523.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,063.01, 225,029.19 and 98,523.23 is: 135,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,063.01 : 225,029.19 = 98,523.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,063.01/225,029.19 = 98,523.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,063.01x = 225,029.19 × 98,523.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,063.01x = 22,170,601,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,170,601,517.94/163,063.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,963.41

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