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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,129.88, 335,536.14 and 135,720.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,129.88, 335,536.14 and 135,720.88 is: 187,304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,129.88 : 335,536.14 = 135,720.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,129.88/335,536.14 = 135,720.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,129.88x = 335,536.14 × 135,720.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,129.88x = 45,539,260,192.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,539,260,192.60/243,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,304.25

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