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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,267.08, 244,995.12 and 68,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,267.08, 244,995.12 and 68,488.80 is: 102,772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,267.08 : 244,995.12 = 68,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,267.08/244,995.12 = 68,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,267.08x = 244,995.12 × 68,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,267.08x = 16,779,421,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,779,421,774.66/163,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,772.84

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