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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,553.20, 245,329.80 and 140,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,553.20, 245,329.80 and 140,225.20 is: 210,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,553.20 : 245,329.80 = 140,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,553.20/245,329.80 = 140,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,553.20x = 245,329.80 × 140,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,553.20x = 34,401,420,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,401,420,270.96/163,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,337.80

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