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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,843.20, 244,264.80 and 122,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,843.20, 244,264.80 and 122,926.40 is: 184,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,843.20 : 244,264.80 = 122,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,843.20/244,264.80 = 122,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,843.20x = 244,264.80 × 122,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,843.20x = 30,026,592,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,026,592,510.72/162,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,389.60

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