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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,012.80, 360,019.20 and 92,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,012.80, 360,019.20 and 92,268.80 is: 138,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,012.80 : 360,019.20 = 92,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,012.80/360,019.20 = 92,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,012.80x = 360,019.20 × 92,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,012.80x = 33,218,539,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218,539,560.96/240,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,403.20

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