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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,051.56, 335,481.56 and 141,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,051.56, 335,481.56 and 141,099.92 is: 194,758.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,051.56 : 335,481.56 = 141,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,051.56/335,481.56 = 141,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,051.56x = 335,481.56 × 141,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,051.56x = 47,336,421,277.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,336,421,277.48/243,051.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,758.76

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