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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,143.44, 369,985.85 and 162,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,143.44, 369,985.85 and 162,441.48 is: 244,170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,143.44 : 369,985.85 = 162,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,143.44/369,985.85 = 162,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,143.44x = 369,985.85 × 162,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,143.44x = 60,101,049,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101,049,053.06/246,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,170.83

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