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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,043.62, 316,736.12 and 163,546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,043.62, 316,736.12 and 163,546.08 is: 245,451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,043.62 : 316,736.12 = 163,546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,043.62/316,736.12 = 163,546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,043.62x = 316,736.12 × 163,546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,043.62x = 51,800,950,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,800,950,820.41/211,043.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,451.39

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