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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,003.70, 243,005.55 and 112,069.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,003.70, 243,005.55 and 112,069.90 is: 168,104.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,003.70 : 243,005.55 = 112,069.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,003.70/243,005.55 = 112,069.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,003.70x = 243,005.55 × 112,069.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,003.70x = 27,233,607,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233,607,687.95/162,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,104.85

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