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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,134.88, 335,543.04 and 135,725.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,134.88, 335,543.04 and 135,725.88 is: 187,311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,134.88 : 335,543.04 = 135,725.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,134.88/335,543.04 = 135,725.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,134.88x = 335,543.04 × 135,725.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,134.88x = 45,541,874,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541,874,381.88/243,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,311.15

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