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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,851.80, 244,277.70 and 135,203.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,851.80, 244,277.70 and 135,203.80 is: 202,805.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,851.80 : 244,277.70 = 135,203.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,851.80/244,277.70 = 135,203.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,851.80x = 244,277.70 × 135,203.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,851.80x = 33,027,273,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,273,295.26/162,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,805.70

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