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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,993.70, 244,560.72 and 88,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,993.70, 244,560.72 and 88,166.44 is: 132,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,993.70 : 244,560.72 = 88,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,993.70/244,560.72 = 88,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,993.70x = 244,560.72 × 88,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,993.70x = 21,562,048,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,562,048,046.24/162,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,287.62

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