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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,001.70, 243,002.55 and 90,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,001.70, 243,002.55 and 90,851.30 is: 136,276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,001.70 : 243,002.55 = 90,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,001.70/243,002.55 = 90,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,001.70x = 243,002.55 × 90,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,001.70x = 22,077,097,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,097,570.82/162,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,276.95

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