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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,316.80, 243,475.20 and 95,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,316.80, 243,475.20 and 95,788.80 is: 143,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,316.80 : 243,475.20 = 95,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,316.80/243,475.20 = 95,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,316.80x = 243,475.20 × 95,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,316.80x = 23,322,197,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322,197,237.76/162,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,683.20

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