Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,838, 245,796 and 53,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 163,838, 245,796 and 53,030 is: 79,557.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,838 : 245,796 = 53,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,838/245,796 = 53,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,838x = 245,796 × 53,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,838x = 13,034,561,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,034,561,880/163,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,557.62
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