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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,456.52, 365,179.90 and 110,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,456.52, 365,179.90 and 110,311.96 is: 165,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,456.52 : 365,179.90 = 110,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,456.52/365,179.90 = 110,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,456.52x = 365,179.90 × 110,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,456.52x = 40,283,710,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,283,710,521.60/243,456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,465.73

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