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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,141.23, 364,711.46 and 135,139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,141.23, 364,711.46 and 135,139.27 is: 202,708.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,141.23 : 364,711.46 = 135,139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,141.23/364,711.46 = 135,139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,141.23x = 364,711.46 × 135,139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,141.23x = 49,286,840,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,286,840,321.55/243,141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,708.69

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