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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,968.52, 245,870.10 and 75,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,968.52, 245,870.10 and 75,147.16 is: 112,682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,968.52 : 245,870.10 = 75,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,968.52/245,870.10 = 75,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,968.52x = 245,870.10 × 75,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,968.52x = 18,476,439,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,476,439,743.92/163,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,682.85

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