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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,167.52, 335,606.40 and 175,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,167.52, 335,606.40 and 175,409.04 is: 242,089.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,167.52 : 335,606.40 = 175,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,167.52/335,606.40 = 175,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,167.52x = 335,606.40 × 175,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,167.52x = 58,868,396,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868,396,441.86/243,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,089.88

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