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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,001.80, 243,002.70 and 128,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,001.80, 243,002.70 and 128,176.20 is: 192,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,001.80 : 243,002.70 = 128,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,001.80/243,002.70 = 128,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,001.80x = 243,002.70 × 128,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,001.80x = 31,147,162,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147,162,675.74/162,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,264.30

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