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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,122.82, 335,107.89 and 162,520.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,122.82, 335,107.89 and 162,520.93 is: 224,010.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,122.82 : 335,107.89 = 162,520.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,122.82/335,107.89 = 162,520.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,122.82x = 335,107.89 × 162,520.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,122.82x = 54,462,045,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462,045,933.14/243,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,010.42

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