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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,973.62, 244,460.64 and 44,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,973.62, 244,460.64 and 44,646 is: 66,969.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,973.62 : 244,460.64 = 44,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,973.62/244,460.64 = 44,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,973.62x = 244,460.64 × 44,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,973.62x = 10,914,189,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,914,189,733.44/162,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,969.06

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