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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,713.80, 365,570.70 and 138,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,713.80, 365,570.70 and 138,737.80 is: 208,106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,713.80 : 365,570.70 = 138,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,713.80/365,570.70 = 138,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,713.80x = 365,570.70 × 138,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,713.80x = 50,718,474,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,718,474,662.46/243,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,106.70

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