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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,347.46, 243,462.80 and 94,902.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,347.46, 243,462.80 and 94,902.54 is: 142,319.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,347.46 : 243,462.80 = 94,902.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,347.46/243,462.80 = 94,902.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,347.46x = 243,462.80 × 94,902.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,347.46x = 23,105,238,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105,238,115.51/162,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,319.68

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