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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,424.88, 225,330.12 and 118,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,424.88, 225,330.12 and 118,030.32 is: 162,740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,424.88 : 225,330.12 = 118,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,424.88/225,330.12 = 118,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,424.88x = 225,330.12 × 118,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,424.88x = 26,595,786,169.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,595,786,169.24/163,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,740.13

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