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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,267.35, 335,708.82 and 135,837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,267.35, 335,708.82 and 135,837.32 is: 187,455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,267.35 : 335,708.82 = 135,837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,267.35/335,708.82 = 135,837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,267.35x = 335,708.82 × 135,837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,267.35x = 45,601,784,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601,784,730.62/243,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,455.43

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