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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,369.79, 364,166.57 and 143,577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,369.79, 364,166.57 and 143,577.79 is: 214,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,369.79 : 364,166.57 = 143,577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,369.79/364,166.57 = 143,577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,369.79x = 364,166.57 × 143,577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,369.79x = 52,286,230,594.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,286,230,594.59/243,369.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,842.73

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