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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,562.20, 245,051.70 and 140,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,562.20, 245,051.70 and 140,234.20 is: 210,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,562.20 : 245,051.70 = 140,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,562.20/245,051.70 = 140,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,562.20x = 245,051.70 × 140,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,562.20x = 34,364,629,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,364,629,108.14/163,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,101.29

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