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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,847.89, 243,910.94 and 125,130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,847.89, 243,910.94 and 125,130.33 is: 187,418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,847.89 : 243,910.94 = 125,130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,847.89/243,910.94 = 125,130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,847.89x = 243,910.94 × 125,130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,847.89x = 30,520,655,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520,655,787.16/162,847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,418.18

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