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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,864.69, 365,323.59 and 179,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,864.69, 365,323.59 and 179,706.29 is: 269,210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,864.69 : 365,323.59 = 179,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,864.69/365,323.59 = 179,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,864.69x = 365,323.59 × 179,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,864.69x = 65,650,945,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,650,945,181.76/243,864.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,210.54

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