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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,598.13, 225,673.21 and 98,170.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,598.13, 225,673.21 and 98,170.03 is: 135,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,598.13 : 225,673.21 = 98,170.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,598.13/225,673.21 = 98,170.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,598.13x = 225,673.21 × 98,170.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,598.13x = 22,154,346,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154,346,159.45/163,598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,419.32

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