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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,223.52, 335,656.60 and 135,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,223.52, 335,656.60 and 135,794.80 is: 187,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,223.52 : 335,656.60 = 135,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,223.52/335,656.60 = 135,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,223.52x = 335,656.60 × 135,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,223.52x = 45,580,420,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580,420,865.68/243,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,401.37

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