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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,170.59, 244,852.94 and 88,289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,170.59, 244,852.94 and 88,289.22 is: 132,486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,170.59 : 244,852.94 = 88,289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,170.59/244,852.94 = 88,289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,170.59x = 244,852.94 × 88,289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,170.59x = 21,617,876,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,876,226.23/163,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,486.36

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