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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,545.29, 335,874.87 and 152,909.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,545.29, 335,874.87 and 152,909.73 is: 210,878.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,545.29 : 335,874.87 = 152,909.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,545.29/335,874.87 = 152,909.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,545.29x = 335,874.87 × 152,909.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,545.29x = 51,358,535,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,358,535,685.49/243,545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,878.79

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