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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,130.88, 335,537.52 and 135,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,130.88, 335,537.52 and 135,721.88 is: 187,305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,130.88 : 335,537.52 = 135,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,130.88/335,537.52 = 135,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,130.88x = 335,537.52 × 135,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,130.88x = 45,539,783,024.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,539,783,024.94/243,130.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,305.63

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