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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,026.46, 223,475.76 and 118,992.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,026.46, 223,475.76 and 118,992.65 is: 164,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,026.46 : 223,475.76 = 118,992.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,026.46/223,475.76 = 118,992.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,026.46x = 223,475.76 × 118,992.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,026.46x = 26,591,971,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,591,971,775.79/162,026.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,121.17

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