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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,230.57, 335,654.92 and 135,802.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,230.57, 335,654.92 and 135,802.25 is: 187,405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,230.57 : 335,654.92 = 135,802.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,230.57/335,654.92 = 135,802.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,230.57x = 335,654.92 × 135,802.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,230.57x = 45,582,693,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582,693,359.57/243,230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,405.28

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