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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,022.52, 364,517.58 and 116,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,022.52, 364,517.58 and 116,753.24 is: 175,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,022.52 : 364,517.58 = 116,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,022.52/364,517.58 = 116,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,022.52x = 364,517.58 × 116,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,022.52x = 42,558,608,501.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,558,608,501.96/243,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,122.08

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