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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,314.32, 335,770.44 and 135,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,314.32, 335,770.44 and 135,886.24 is: 187,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,314.32 : 335,770.44 = 135,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,314.32/335,770.44 = 135,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,314.32x = 335,770.44 × 135,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,314.32x = 45,626,582,594.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626,582,594.75/243,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,521.16

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