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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,007.76, 243,327.02 and 132,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,007.76, 243,327.02 and 132,044.15 is: 198,323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,007.76 : 243,327.02 = 132,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,007.76/243,327.02 = 132,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,007.76x = 243,327.02 × 132,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,007.76x = 32,129,909,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129,909,476.03/162,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,323.27

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