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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,858.70, 244,288.05 and 134,865.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,858.70, 244,288.05 and 134,865.10 is: 202,297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,858.70 : 244,288.05 = 134,865.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,858.70/244,288.05 = 134,865.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,858.70x = 244,288.05 × 134,865.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,858.70x = 32,945,932,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,945,932,292.06/162,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,297.65

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