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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,502.43, 245,251.22 and 45,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,502.43, 245,251.22 and 45,171.15 is: 67,756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,502.43 : 245,251.22 = 45,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,502.43/245,251.22 = 45,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,502.43x = 245,251.22 × 45,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,502.43x = 11,078,279,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,078,279,420.45/163,502.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,756.05

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