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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,139.05, 335,532.27 and 135,709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,139.05, 335,532.27 and 135,709.05 is: 187,278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,139.05 : 335,532.27 = 135,709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,139.05/335,532.27 = 135,709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,139.05x = 335,532.27 × 135,709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,139.05x = 45,534,767,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,534,767,373.20/243,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,278.71

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