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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,774.59, 244,159.29 and 44,445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,774.59, 244,159.29 and 44,445.56 is: 66,667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,774.59 : 244,159.29 = 44,445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,774.59/244,159.29 = 44,445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,774.59x = 244,159.29 × 44,445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,774.59x = 10,851,795,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,851,795,152.46/162,774.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,667.63

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