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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,002.70, 243,004.05 and 109,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,002.70, 243,004.05 and 109,125.90 is: 163,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,002.70 : 243,004.05 = 109,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,002.70/243,004.05 = 109,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,002.70x = 243,004.05 × 109,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,002.70x = 26,518,035,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,518,035,659.90/162,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,688.85

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