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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,257.13, 243,472.83 and 67,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,257.13, 243,472.83 and 67,552.68 is: 101,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,257.13 : 243,472.83 = 67,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,257.13/243,472.83 = 67,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,257.13x = 243,472.83 × 67,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,257.13x = 16,447,242,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,447,242,833.39/162,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,365.30

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