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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,706.26, 244,034.31 and 44,387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,706.26, 244,034.31 and 44,387.22 is: 66,573.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,706.26 : 244,034.31 = 44,387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,706.26/244,034.31 = 44,387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,706.26x = 244,034.31 × 44,387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,706.26x = 10,832,004,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,832,004,605.52/162,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,573.99

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