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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,289.22, 243,036.35 and 134,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,289.22, 243,036.35 and 134,036.42 is: 200,726.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,289.22 : 243,036.35 = 134,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,289.22/243,036.35 = 134,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,289.22x = 243,036.35 × 134,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,289.22x = 32,575,722,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575,722,283.87/162,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,726.35

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