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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,023.40, 364,535.10 and 183,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,023.40, 364,535.10 and 183,974.40 is: 275,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,023.40 : 364,535.10 = 183,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,023.40/364,535.10 = 183,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,023.40x = 364,535.10 × 183,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,023.40x = 67,065,126,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,065,126,301.44/243,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,961.60

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