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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,171.59, 244,854.44 and 88,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,171.59, 244,854.44 and 88,290.22 is: 132,487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,171.59 : 244,854.44 = 88,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,171.59/244,854.44 = 88,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,171.59x = 244,854.44 × 88,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,171.59x = 21,618,252,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,252,375.58/163,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,487.85

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