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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,289.72, 223,921.43 and 94,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,289.72, 223,921.43 and 94,266.27 is: 130,065.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,289.72 : 223,921.43 = 94,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,289.72/223,921.43 = 94,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,289.72x = 223,921.43 × 94,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,289.72x = 21,108,238,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108,238,936.70/162,289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,065.16

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