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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,113.73, 360,267.48 and 106,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,113.73, 360,267.48 and 106,902.96 is: 160,397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,113.73 : 360,267.48 = 106,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,113.73/360,267.48 = 106,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,113.73x = 360,267.48 × 106,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,113.73x = 38,513,660,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513,660,003.74/240,113.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,397.57

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