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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,762.72, 223,168.91 and 108,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,762.72, 223,168.91 and 108,082.80 is: 149,111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,762.72 : 223,168.91 = 108,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,762.72/223,168.91 = 108,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,762.72x = 223,168.91 × 108,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,762.72x = 24,120,720,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120,720,125.33/161,762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,111.74

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