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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,989.20, 245,983.80 and 113,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,989.20, 245,983.80 and 113,250.80 is: 169,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,989.20 : 245,983.80 = 113,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,989.20/245,983.80 = 113,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,989.20x = 245,983.80 × 113,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,989.20x = 27,857,862,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,862,137.04/163,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,876.20

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