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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,061.28, 243,117.84 and 68,567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,061.28, 243,117.84 and 68,567.84 is: 102,862.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,061.28 : 243,117.84 = 68,567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,061.28/243,117.84 = 68,567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,061.28x = 243,117.84 × 68,567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,061.28x = 16,670,065,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,670,065,154.27/162,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,862.73

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