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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,842.20, 244,263.30 and 134,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,842.20, 244,263.30 and 134,848.60 is: 202,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,842.20 : 244,263.30 = 134,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,842.20/244,263.30 = 134,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,842.20x = 244,263.30 × 134,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,842.20x = 32,938,564,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,938,564,036.38/162,842.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,272.90

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