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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,029.40, 364,544.10 and 183,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,029.40, 364,544.10 and 183,980.40 is: 275,970.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,029.40 : 364,544.10 = 183,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,029.40/364,544.10 = 183,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,029.40x = 364,544.10 × 183,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,029.40x = 67,068,969,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,068,969,335.64/243,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,970.60

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