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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,005.80, 243,008.70 and 90,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,005.80, 243,008.70 and 90,855.40 is: 136,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,005.80 : 243,008.70 = 90,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,005.80/243,008.70 = 90,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,005.80x = 243,008.70 × 90,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,005.80x = 22,078,652,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,652,641.98/162,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,283.10

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