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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,565.80, 243,848.70 and 134,917.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,565.80, 243,848.70 and 134,917.80 is: 202,376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,565.80 : 243,848.70 = 134,917.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,565.80/243,848.70 = 134,917.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,565.80x = 243,848.70 × 134,917.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,565.80x = 32,899,530,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899,530,136.86/162,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,376.70

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