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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,821.70, 244,232.55 and 96,336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,821.70, 244,232.55 and 96,336.90 is: 144,505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,821.70 : 244,232.55 = 96,336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,821.70/244,232.55 = 96,336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,821.70x = 244,232.55 × 96,336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,821.70x = 23,528,606,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,606,746.10/162,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,505.35

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