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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,112.42, 335,093.59 and 162,510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,112.42, 335,093.59 and 162,510.54 is: 223,996.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,112.42 : 335,093.59 = 162,510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,112.42/335,093.59 = 162,510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,112.42x = 335,093.59 × 162,510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,112.42x = 54,456,239,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,456,239,207.98/243,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,996.12

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