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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,043.58, 223,619.73 and 90,422.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,043.58, 223,619.73 and 90,422.84 is: 124,783.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,043.58 : 223,619.73 = 90,422.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,043.58/223,619.73 = 90,422.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,043.58x = 223,619.73 × 90,422.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,043.58x = 20,220,331,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220,331,066.63/162,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,783.29

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