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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,322.24, 364,710.84 and 159,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,322.24, 364,710.84 and 159,244.24 is: 238,688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,322.24 : 364,710.84 = 159,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,322.24/364,710.84 = 159,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,322.24x = 364,710.84 × 159,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,322.24x = 58,078,100,535.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,078,100,535.56/243,322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,688.01

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