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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,327.40, 245,012.98 and 58,147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,327.40, 245,012.98 and 58,147.28 is: 87,228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,327.40 : 245,012.98 = 58,147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,327.40/245,012.98 = 58,147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,327.40x = 245,012.98 × 58,147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,327.40x = 14,246,838,351.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246,838,351.69/163,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,228.71

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