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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,729.78, 224,565.62 and 91,111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,729.78, 224,565.62 and 91,111 is: 125,732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,729.78 : 224,565.62 = 91,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,729.78/224,565.62 = 91,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,729.78x = 224,565.62 × 91,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,729.78x = 20,460,398,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,460,398,203.82/162,729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,732.35

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