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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,774.80, 244,162.20 and 88,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,774.80, 244,162.20 and 88,125.20 is: 132,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,774.80 : 244,162.20 = 88,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,774.80/244,162.20 = 88,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,774.80x = 244,162.20 × 88,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,774.80x = 21,516,842,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516,842,707.44/162,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,187.80

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