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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,116.16, 223,874.88 and 153,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,116.16, 223,874.88 and 153,280.80 is: 211,673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,116.16 : 223,874.88 = 153,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,116.16/223,874.88 = 153,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,116.16x = 223,874.88 × 153,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,116.16x = 34,315,720,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315,720,706.30/162,116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,673.66

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