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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,023.52, 364,519.08 and 116,754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,023.52, 364,519.08 and 116,754.24 is: 175,123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,023.52 : 364,519.08 = 116,754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,023.52/364,519.08 = 116,754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,023.52x = 364,519.08 × 116,754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,023.52x = 42,559,148,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,559,148,150.90/243,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,123.58

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