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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,116.76, 360,271.98 and 106,905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,116.76, 360,271.98 and 106,905.96 is: 160,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,116.76 : 360,271.98 = 106,905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,116.76/360,271.98 = 106,905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,116.76x = 360,271.98 × 106,905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,116.76x = 38,515,221,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,515,221,883.00/240,116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,402.06

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