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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,015.70, 243,023.55 and 146,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,015.70, 243,023.55 and 146,269.30 is: 219,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,015.70 : 243,023.55 = 146,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,015.70/243,023.55 = 146,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,015.70x = 243,023.55 × 146,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,015.70x = 35,546,884,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546,884,542.02/162,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,403.95

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