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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,947.70, 244,421.55 and 142,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,947.70, 244,421.55 and 142,211.70 is: 213,317.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,947.70 : 244,421.55 = 142,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,947.70/244,421.55 = 142,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,947.70x = 244,421.55 × 142,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,947.70x = 34,759,604,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,759,604,142.14/162,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,317.55

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