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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,984.26, 244,472.88 and 98,957.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,984.26, 244,472.88 and 98,957.54 is: 148,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,984.26 : 244,472.88 = 98,957.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,984.26/244,472.88 = 98,957.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,984.26x = 244,472.88 × 98,957.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,984.26x = 24,192,434,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192,434,801.52/162,984.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,434.18

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