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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,871.40, 244,307.10 and 109,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,871.40, 244,307.10 and 109,727.30 is: 164,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,871.40 : 244,307.10 = 109,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,871.40/244,307.10 = 109,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,871.40x = 244,307.10 × 109,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,871.40x = 26,807,158,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,807,158,453.83/162,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,590.95

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