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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,955.08, 335,277.84 and 135,525.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,955.08, 335,277.84 and 135,525.08 is: 187,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,955.08 : 335,277.84 = 135,525.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,955.08/335,277.84 = 135,525.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,955.08x = 335,277.84 × 135,525.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,955.08x = 45,438,556,088.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438,556,088.23/242,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,024.52

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