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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,007.30, 360,010.95 and 73,795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,007.30, 360,010.95 and 73,795.30 is: 110,692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,007.30 : 360,010.95 = 73,795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,007.30/360,010.95 = 73,795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,007.30x = 360,010.95 × 73,795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,007.30x = 26,567,116,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567,116,058.54/240,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,692.95

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