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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,851.70, 244,277.55 and 134,858.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,851.70, 244,277.55 and 134,858.10 is: 202,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,851.70 : 244,277.55 = 134,858.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,851.70/244,277.55 = 134,858.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,851.70x = 244,277.55 × 134,858.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,851.70x = 32,942,806,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942,806,265.66/162,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,287.15

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