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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,004.60, 243,266.10 and 109,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,004.60, 243,266.10 and 109,646.20 is: 164,644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,004.60 : 243,266.10 = 109,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,004.60/243,266.10 = 109,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,004.60x = 243,266.10 × 109,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,004.60x = 26,673,203,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,673,203,453.82/162,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,644.73

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