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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,003.68, 335,345.28 and 135,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,003.68, 335,345.28 and 135,573.73 is: 187,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,003.68 : 335,345.28 = 135,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,003.68/335,345.28 = 135,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,003.68x = 335,345.28 × 135,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,003.68x = 45,464,010,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,464,010,447.49/243,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,091.86

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