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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,010.15, 360,015.23 and 135,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,010.15, 360,015.23 and 135,034.15 is: 202,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,010.15 : 360,015.23 = 135,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,010.15/360,015.23 = 135,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,010.15x = 360,015.23 × 135,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,010.15x = 48,614,349,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,614,349,894.93/240,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,551.23

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