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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,650.78, 225,544.50 and 121,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,650.78, 225,544.50 and 121,135.50 is: 166,949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,650.78 : 225,544.50 = 121,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,650.78/225,544.50 = 121,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,650.78x = 225,544.50 × 121,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,650.78x = 27,321,445,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,445,779.75/163,650.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,949.68

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