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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,027.80, 243,041.70 and 112,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,027.80, 243,041.70 and 112,164.20 is: 168,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,027.80 : 243,041.70 = 112,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,027.80/243,041.70 = 112,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,027.80x = 243,041.70 × 112,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,027.80x = 27,260,577,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,260,577,847.14/162,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,246.30

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