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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,966.32, 245,638.44 and 97,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,966.32, 245,638.44 and 97,265.52 is: 145,713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,966.32 : 245,638.44 = 97,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,966.32/245,638.44 = 97,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,966.32x = 245,638.44 × 97,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,966.32x = 23,892,150,598.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892,150,598.59/163,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,713.77

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