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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,651.80, 243,977.70 and 106,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,651.80, 243,977.70 and 106,844.60 is: 160,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,651.80 : 243,977.70 = 106,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,651.80/243,977.70 = 106,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,651.80x = 243,977.70 × 106,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,651.80x = 26,067,699,765.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067,699,765.42/162,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,266.90

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