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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,165.92, 335,555.06 and 135,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,165.92, 335,555.06 and 135,742.76 is: 187,317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,165.92 : 335,555.06 = 135,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,165.92/335,555.06 = 135,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,165.92x = 335,555.06 × 135,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,165.92x = 45,549,169,821.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,169,821.96/243,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,317.24

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