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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,727.96, 245,591.98 and 45,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,727.96, 245,591.98 and 45,399.32 is: 68,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,727.96 : 245,591.98 = 45,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,727.96/245,591.98 = 45,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,727.96x = 245,591.98 × 45,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,727.96x = 11,149,708,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,149,708,889.45/163,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,098.99

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