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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,589.92, 245,285.74 and 106,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,589.92, 245,285.74 and 106,706.32 is: 159,994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,589.92 : 245,285.74 = 106,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,589.92/245,285.74 = 106,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,589.92x = 245,285.74 × 106,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,589.92x = 26,173,538,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,173,538,663.88/163,589.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,994.81

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