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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,111.80, 363,167.70 and 162,796.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,111.80, 363,167.70 and 162,796.60 is: 244,194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,111.80 : 363,167.70 = 162,796.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,111.80/363,167.70 = 162,796.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,111.80x = 363,167.70 × 162,796.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,111.80x = 59,122,466,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,122,466,789.82/242,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,194.90

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