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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,287.74, 225,297.65 and 95,265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,287.74, 225,297.65 and 95,265.89 is: 131,443.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,287.74 : 225,297.65 = 95,265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,287.74/225,297.65 = 95,265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,287.74x = 225,297.65 × 95,265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,287.74x = 21,463,179,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463,179,539.34/163,287.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,443.92

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