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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,955.80, 244,044.90 and 162,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,955.80, 244,044.90 and 162,955.80 is: 244,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,955.80 : 244,044.90 = 162,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,955.80/244,044.90 = 162,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,955.80x = 244,044.90 × 162,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,955.80x = 39,768,531,915.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,768,531,915.42/162,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,044.90

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