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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,277.72, 223,943.24 and 90,657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,277.72, 223,943.24 and 90,657.76 is: 125,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,277.72 : 223,943.24 = 90,657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,277.72/223,943.24 = 90,657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,277.72x = 223,943.24 × 90,657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,277.72x = 20,302,192,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302,192,505.54/162,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,107.70

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