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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,442.41, 364,619.09 and 140,733.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,442.41, 364,619.09 and 140,733.88 is: 210,786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,442.41 : 364,619.09 = 140,733.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,442.41/364,619.09 = 140,733.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,442.41x = 364,619.09 × 140,733.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,442.41x = 51,314,259,609.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,314,259,609.60/243,442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,786.04

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