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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,810.60, 244,215.90 and 146,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,810.60, 244,215.90 and 146,740.20 is: 220,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,810.60 : 244,215.90 = 146,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,810.60/244,215.90 = 146,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,810.60x = 244,215.90 × 146,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,810.60x = 35,836,290,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,836,290,009.18/162,810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,110.30

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