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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,803.55, 244,205.33 and 150,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,803.55, 244,205.33 and 150,361.95 is: 225,542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,803.55 : 244,205.33 = 150,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,803.55/244,205.33 = 150,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,803.55x = 244,205.33 × 150,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,803.55x = 36,719,188,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,719,188,867.38/162,803.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,542.93

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