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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,849.52, 244,190.94 and 68,053.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,849.52, 244,190.94 and 68,053.80 is: 102,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,849.52 : 244,190.94 = 68,053.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,849.52/244,190.94 = 68,053.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,849.52x = 244,190.94 × 68,053.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,849.52x = 16,618,121,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,618,121,392.57/162,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,045.87

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