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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,845.70, 244,268.55 and 136,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,845.70, 244,268.55 and 136,601.70 is: 204,902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,845.70 : 244,268.55 = 136,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,845.70/244,268.55 = 136,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,845.70x = 244,268.55 × 136,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,845.70x = 33,367,499,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,367,499,186.54/162,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,902.55

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