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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,003.70, 243,005.55 and 99,018.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,003.70, 243,005.55 and 99,018.10 is: 148,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,003.70 : 243,005.55 = 99,018.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,003.70/243,005.55 = 99,018.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,003.70x = 243,005.55 × 99,018.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,003.70x = 24,061,947,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,061,947,850.46/162,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,527.15

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