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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,898.20, 244,176.80 and 68,182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,898.20, 244,176.80 and 68,182.65 is: 102,202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,898.20 : 244,176.80 = 68,182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,898.20/244,176.80 = 68,182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,898.20x = 244,176.80 × 68,182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,898.20x = 16,648,620,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648,620,951.61/162,898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,202.61

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