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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,961.20, 244,441.80 and 134,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,961.20, 244,441.80 and 134,967.60 is: 202,451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,961.20 : 244,441.80 = 134,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,961.20/244,441.80 = 134,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,961.20x = 244,441.80 × 134,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,961.20x = 32,991,723,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,991,723,085.68/162,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,451.40

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