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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,010.80, 360,016.20 and 129,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,010.80, 360,016.20 and 129,418.80 is: 194,128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,010.80 : 360,016.20 = 129,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,010.80/360,016.20 = 129,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,010.80x = 360,016.20 × 129,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,010.80x = 46,592,864,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,592,864,584.56/240,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,128.20

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