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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,614.30, 245,273.82 and 113,717.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,614.30, 245,273.82 and 113,717.90 is: 170,474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,614.30 : 245,273.82 = 113,717.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,614.30/245,273.82 = 113,717.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,614.30x = 245,273.82 × 113,717.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,614.30x = 27,892,022,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,022,509.01/163,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,474.23

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