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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,100.08, 360,040.68 and 99,774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,100.08, 360,040.68 and 99,774.96 is: 149,616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,100.08 : 360,040.68 = 99,774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,100.08/360,040.68 = 99,774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,100.08x = 360,040.68 × 99,774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,100.08x = 35,923,044,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923,044,445.37/240,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,616.96

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