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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,973.98, 244,508.13 and 68,155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,973.98, 244,508.13 and 68,155.25 is: 102,252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,973.98 : 244,508.13 = 68,155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,973.98/244,508.13 = 68,155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,973.98x = 244,508.13 × 68,155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,973.98x = 16,664,511,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664,511,504.64/162,973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,252.59

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