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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,821.70, 244,232.55 and 148,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,821.70, 244,232.55 and 148,047.30 is: 222,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,821.70 : 244,232.55 = 148,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,821.70/244,232.55 = 148,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,821.70x = 244,232.55 × 148,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,821.70x = 36,157,969,599.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,157,969,599.62/162,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,070.95

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