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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,966.89, 245,737.31 and 73,943.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,966.89, 245,737.31 and 73,943.49 is: 110,819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,966.89 : 245,737.31 = 73,943.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,966.89/245,737.31 = 73,943.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,966.89x = 245,737.31 × 73,943.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,966.89x = 18,170,673,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170,673,954.89/163,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,819.17

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