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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,045.62, 316,739.12 and 163,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,045.62, 316,739.12 and 163,548.08 is: 245,454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,045.62 : 316,739.12 = 163,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,045.62/316,739.12 = 163,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,045.62x = 316,739.12 × 163,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,045.62x = 51,802,074,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,802,074,936.89/211,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,454.39

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