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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,008.51, 335,133.45 and 152,374.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,008.51, 335,133.45 and 152,374.37 is: 210,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,008.51 : 335,133.45 = 152,374.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,008.51/335,133.45 = 152,374.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,008.51x = 335,133.45 × 152,374.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,008.51x = 51,065,746,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,065,746,634.01/243,008.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,139.75

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