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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,017.80, 360,026.70 and 92,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,017.80, 360,026.70 and 92,273.80 is: 138,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,017.80 : 360,026.70 = 92,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,017.80/360,026.70 = 92,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,017.80x = 360,026.70 × 92,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,017.80x = 33,221,031,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221,031,710.46/240,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,410.70

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