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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,079.98, 360,033.57 and 82,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,079.98, 360,033.57 and 82,266.06 is: 123,369.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,079.98 : 360,033.57 = 82,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,079.98/360,033.57 = 82,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,079.98x = 360,033.57 × 82,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,079.98x = 29,618,543,271.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618,543,271.63/240,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,369.48

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