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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,812.20, 243,872.70 and 135,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,812.20, 243,872.70 and 135,164.20 is: 202,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,812.20 : 243,872.70 = 135,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,812.20/243,872.70 = 135,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,812.20x = 243,872.70 × 135,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,812.20x = 32,962,858,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,962,858,397.34/162,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,459.39

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