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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,231.36, 223,864.68 and 90,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,231.36, 223,864.68 and 90,601.44 is: 125,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,231.36 : 223,864.68 = 90,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,231.36/223,864.68 = 90,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,231.36x = 223,864.68 × 90,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,231.36x = 20,282,462,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,282,462,373.14/162,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,021.84

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