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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,865.20, 244,297.80 and 134,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,865.20, 244,297.80 and 134,871.60 is: 202,307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,865.20 : 244,297.80 = 134,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,865.20/244,297.80 = 134,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,865.20x = 244,297.80 × 134,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,865.20x = 32,948,835,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948,835,162.48/162,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,307.40

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