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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,982.26, 244,469.88 and 98,955.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,982.26, 244,469.88 and 98,955.54 is: 148,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,982.26 : 244,469.88 = 98,955.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,982.26/244,469.88 = 98,955.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,982.26x = 244,469.88 × 98,955.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,982.26x = 24,191,648,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,191,648,989.14/162,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,431.18

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