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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,034.60, 360,051.90 and 195,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,034.60, 360,051.90 and 195,711.40 is: 293,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,034.60 : 360,051.90 = 195,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,034.60/360,051.90 = 195,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,034.60x = 360,051.90 × 195,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,034.60x = 70,466,261,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,466,261,421.66/240,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,567.10

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