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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,053.81, 360,205.04 and 107,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,053.81, 360,205.04 and 107,029.94 is: 160,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,053.81 : 360,205.04 = 107,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,053.81/360,205.04 = 107,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,053.81x = 360,205.04 × 107,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,053.81x = 38,552,722,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,552,722,285.45/240,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,600.34

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