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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,876.59, 244,044.66 and 115,255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,876.59, 244,044.66 and 115,255.58 is: 172,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,876.59 : 244,044.66 = 115,255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,876.59/244,044.66 = 115,255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,876.59x = 244,044.66 × 115,255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,876.59x = 28,127,508,046.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,127,508,046.19/162,876.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,692.15

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