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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,430.92, 364,650.66 and 198,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,430.92, 364,650.66 and 198,612 is: 297,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,430.92 : 364,650.66 = 198,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,430.92/364,650.66 = 198,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,430.92x = 364,650.66 × 198,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,430.92x = 72,423,996,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,423,996,883.92/243,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,513.55

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