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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,802.60, 244,203.90 and 146,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,802.60, 244,203.90 and 146,732.20 is: 220,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,802.60 : 244,203.90 = 146,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,802.60/244,203.90 = 146,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,802.60x = 244,203.90 × 146,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,802.60x = 35,832,575,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,832,575,495.58/162,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,098.30

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