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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,909.80, 245,864.70 and 114,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,909.80, 245,864.70 and 114,143.40 is: 171,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,909.80 : 245,864.70 = 114,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,909.80/245,864.70 = 114,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,909.80x = 245,864.70 × 114,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,909.80x = 28,063,832,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063,832,797.98/163,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,215.10

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