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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,994.96, 244,434.12 and 88,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,994.96, 244,434.12 and 88,170.40 is: 132,224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,994.96 : 244,434.12 = 88,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,994.96/244,434.12 = 88,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,994.96x = 244,434.12 × 88,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,994.96x = 21,551,854,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551,854,134.05/162,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,224.05

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