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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,071.15, 335,404.59 and 135,620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,071.15, 335,404.59 and 135,620.30 is: 187,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,071.15 : 335,404.59 = 135,620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,071.15/335,404.59 = 135,620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,071.15x = 335,404.59 × 135,620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,071.15x = 45,487,669,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487,669,440.15/243,071.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,137.27

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