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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,033.54, 360,094.05 and 82,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,033.54, 360,094.05 and 82,277.94 is: 123,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,033.54 : 360,094.05 = 82,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,033.54/360,094.05 = 82,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,033.54x = 360,094.05 × 82,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,033.54x = 29,627,796,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627,796,640.26/240,033.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,431.90

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