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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,617.80, 243,926.70 and 96,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,617.80, 243,926.70 and 96,089.80 is: 144,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,617.80 : 243,926.70 = 96,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,617.80/243,926.70 = 96,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,617.80x = 243,926.70 × 96,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,617.80x = 23,438,867,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,438,867,817.66/162,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,134.70

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