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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,326.62, 335,783.90 and 135,893.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,326.62, 335,783.90 and 135,893.50 is: 187,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,326.62 : 335,783.90 = 135,893.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,326.62/335,783.90 = 135,893.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,326.62x = 335,783.90 × 135,893.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,326.62x = 45,630,849,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,630,849,414.65/243,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,529.21

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