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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,280.44, 335,727.48 and 135,850.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,280.44, 335,727.48 and 135,850.14 is: 187,473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,280.44 : 335,727.48 = 135,850.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,280.44/335,727.48 = 135,850.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,280.44x = 335,727.48 × 135,850.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,280.44x = 45,608,625,159.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,608,625,159.85/243,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,473.46

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