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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,344.76, 335,812.26 and 135,916.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,344.76, 335,812.26 and 135,916.35 is: 187,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,344.76 : 335,812.26 = 135,916.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,344.76/335,812.26 = 135,916.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,344.76x = 335,812.26 × 135,916.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,344.76x = 45,642,376,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,642,376,664.45/243,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,562.60

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