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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,371.75, 335,859.82 and 134,483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,371.75, 335,859.82 and 134,483.11 is: 185,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,371.75 : 335,859.82 = 134,483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,371.75/335,859.82 = 134,483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,371.75x = 335,859.82 × 134,483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,371.75x = 45,167,471,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,167,471,941.78/243,371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,590.45

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