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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,938.96, 244,437.60 and 106,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,938.96, 244,437.60 and 106,893.44 is: 160,359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,938.96 : 244,437.60 = 106,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,938.96/244,437.60 = 106,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,938.96x = 244,437.60 × 106,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,938.96x = 26,128,775,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,128,775,929.34/162,938.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,359.29

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