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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,546.80, 245,320.20 and 153,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,546.80, 245,320.20 and 153,049.20 is: 229,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,546.80 : 245,320.20 = 153,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,546.80/245,320.20 = 153,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,546.80x = 245,320.20 × 153,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,546.80x = 37,546,060,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546,060,353.84/163,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,573.80

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