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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,960.70, 244,149.45 and 139,632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,960.70, 244,149.45 and 139,632.70 is: 209,199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,960.70 : 244,149.45 = 139,632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,960.70/244,149.45 = 139,632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,960.70x = 244,149.45 × 139,632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,960.70x = 34,091,246,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,091,246,907.02/162,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,199.19

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