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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,711.22, 244,239.36 and 144,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,711.22, 244,239.36 and 144,112 is: 216,320.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,711.22 : 244,239.36 = 144,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,711.22/244,239.36 = 144,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,711.22x = 244,239.36 × 144,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,711.22x = 35,197,822,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,197,822,648.32/162,711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,320.81

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