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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,710.22, 244,237.86 and 144,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,710.22, 244,237.86 and 144,111 is: 216,319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,710.22 : 244,237.86 = 144,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,710.22/244,237.86 = 144,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,710.22x = 244,237.86 × 144,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,710.22x = 35,197,362,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,197,362,242.46/162,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,319.31

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