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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,961.92, 244,350.72 and 96,410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,961.92, 244,350.72 and 96,410.88 is: 144,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,961.92 : 244,350.72 = 96,410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,961.92/244,350.72 = 96,410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,961.92x = 244,350.72 × 96,410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,961.92x = 23,558,067,943.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,558,067,943.83/162,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,561.80

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