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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,823.70, 244,235.55 and 96,338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,823.70, 244,235.55 and 96,338.90 is: 144,508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,823.70 : 244,235.55 = 96,338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,823.70/244,235.55 = 96,338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,823.70x = 244,235.55 × 96,338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,823.70x = 23,529,384,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529,384,227.90/162,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,508.35

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