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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,312.59, 245,038.32 and 79,135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,312.59, 245,038.32 and 79,135.44 is: 118,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,312.59 : 245,038.32 = 79,135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,312.59/245,038.32 = 79,135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,312.59x = 245,038.32 × 79,135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,312.59x = 19,391,215,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391,215,270.06/163,312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,736.81

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