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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,780.52, 223,263.57 and 90,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,780.52, 223,263.57 and 90,159.90 is: 124,424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,780.52 : 223,263.57 = 90,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,780.52/223,263.57 = 90,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,780.52x = 223,263.57 × 90,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,780.52x = 20,129,421,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,421,144.84/161,780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,424.26

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