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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,875.70, 244,313.55 and 139,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,875.70, 244,313.55 and 139,547.70 is: 209,321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,875.70 : 244,313.55 = 139,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,875.70/244,313.55 = 139,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,875.70x = 244,313.55 × 139,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,875.70x = 34,093,393,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,093,393,981.34/162,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,321.55

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