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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,311.58, 244,969.80 and 58,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,311.58, 244,969.80 and 58,127.82 is: 87,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,311.58 : 244,969.80 = 58,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,311.58/244,969.80 = 58,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,311.58x = 244,969.80 × 58,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,311.58x = 14,239,560,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239,560,439.84/163,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,192.59

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