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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,377.20, 243,306.60 and 135,938.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,377.20, 243,306.60 and 135,938.80 is: 203,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,377.20 : 243,306.60 = 135,938.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,377.20/243,306.60 = 135,938.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,377.20x = 243,306.60 × 135,938.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,377.20x = 33,074,807,236.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,074,807,236.08/162,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,691.20

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