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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,086.75, 360,226.94 and 106,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,086.75, 360,226.94 and 106,875.90 is: 160,356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,086.75 : 360,226.94 = 106,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,086.75/360,226.94 = 106,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,086.75x = 360,226.94 × 106,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,086.75x = 38,499,577,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,499,577,882.37/240,086.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,356.95

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