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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,802.25, 390,351.24 and 162,023.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,802.25, 390,351.24 and 162,023.96 is: 223,641.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,802.25 : 390,351.24 = 162,023.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,802.25/390,351.24 = 162,023.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,802.25x = 390,351.24 × 162,023.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,802.25x = 63,246,254,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246,254,671.59/282,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,641.27

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