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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,403.54, 335,884.89 and 135,952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,403.54, 335,884.89 and 135,952.18 is: 187,607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,403.54 : 335,884.89 = 135,952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,403.54/335,884.89 = 135,952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,403.54x = 335,884.89 × 135,952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,403.54x = 45,664,283,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,664,283,024.56/243,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,607.31

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