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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,901.70, 223,397.49 and 90,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,901.70, 223,397.49 and 90,279.70 is: 124,571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,901.70 : 223,397.49 = 90,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,901.70/223,397.49 = 90,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,901.70x = 223,397.49 × 90,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,901.70x = 20,168,258,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168,258,377.95/161,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,571.01

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