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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,372.96, 335,851.84 and 135,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,372.96, 335,851.84 and 135,953.44 is: 187,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,372.96 : 335,851.84 = 135,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,372.96/335,851.84 = 135,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,372.96x = 335,851.84 × 135,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,372.96x = 45,660,212,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,660,212,978.33/243,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,614.16

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