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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,403.54, 364,217.19 and 143,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,403.54, 364,217.19 and 143,611.54 is: 214,893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,403.54 : 364,217.19 = 143,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,403.54/364,217.19 = 143,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,403.54x = 364,217.19 × 143,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,403.54x = 52,305,791,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,305,791,550.37/243,403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,893.31

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