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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,883.78, 244,328.91 and 107,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,883.78, 244,328.91 and 107,079.82 is: 160,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,883.78 : 244,328.91 = 107,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,883.78/244,328.91 = 107,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,883.78x = 244,328.91 × 107,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,883.78x = 26,162,695,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162,695,703.60/162,883.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,621.86

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