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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,541.70, 245,312.55 and 140,213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,541.70, 245,312.55 and 140,213.70 is: 210,320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,541.70 : 245,312.55 = 140,213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,541.70/245,312.55 = 140,213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,541.70x = 245,312.55 × 140,213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,541.70x = 34,396,180,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,396,180,291.94/163,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,320.55

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