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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,795.90, 336,474.24 and 148,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,795.90, 336,474.24 and 148,284.12 is: 204,653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,795.90 : 336,474.24 = 148,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,795.90/336,474.24 = 148,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,795.90x = 336,474.24 × 148,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,795.90x = 49,893,786,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893,786,581.07/243,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,653.92

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