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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,849.70, 244,274.55 and 122,932.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,849.70, 244,274.55 and 122,932.90 is: 184,399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,849.70 : 244,274.55 = 122,932.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,849.70/244,274.55 = 122,932.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,849.70x = 244,274.55 × 122,932.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,849.70x = 30,029,378,827.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029,378,827.70/162,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,399.35

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