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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,898.78, 244,197.80 and 113,002.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,898.78, 244,197.80 and 113,002.42 is: 169,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,898.78 : 244,197.80 = 113,002.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,898.78/244,197.80 = 113,002.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,898.78x = 244,197.80 × 113,002.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,898.78x = 27,594,942,358.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594,942,358.68/162,898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,399.32

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