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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,824.30, 244,236.45 and 135,176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,824.30, 244,236.45 and 135,176.30 is: 202,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,824.30 : 244,236.45 = 135,176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,824.30/244,236.45 = 135,176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,824.30x = 244,236.45 × 135,176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,824.30x = 33,014,979,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,014,979,636.14/162,824.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,764.45

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