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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,698.22, 244,219.86 and 144,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,698.22, 244,219.86 and 144,099 is: 216,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,698.22 : 244,219.86 = 144,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,698.22/244,219.86 = 144,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,698.22x = 244,219.86 × 144,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,698.22x = 35,191,837,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,191,837,606.14/162,698.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,301.31

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