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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,511.30, 243,766.95 and 141,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,511.30, 243,766.95 and 141,775.30 is: 212,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,511.30 : 243,766.95 = 141,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,511.30/243,766.95 = 141,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,511.30x = 243,766.95 × 141,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,511.30x = 34,560,132,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,560,132,466.34/162,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,662.95

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