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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,171.14, 244,830.16 and 88,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,171.14, 244,830.16 and 88,203.52 is: 132,344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,171.14 : 244,830.16 = 88,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,171.14/244,830.16 = 88,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,171.14x = 244,830.16 × 88,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,171.14x = 21,594,881,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,594,881,914.16/163,171.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,344.98

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