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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,265.56, 365,003.46 and 130,814.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,265.56, 365,003.46 and 130,814.34 is: 196,278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,265.56 : 365,003.46 = 130,814.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,265.56/365,003.46 = 130,814.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,265.56x = 365,003.46 × 130,814.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,265.56x = 47,747,686,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747,686,717.62/243,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,278.04

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