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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,138.08, 360,207.13 and 90,411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,138.08, 360,207.13 and 90,411.96 is: 135,617.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,138.08 : 360,207.13 = 90,411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,138.08/360,207.13 = 90,411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,138.08x = 360,207.13 × 90,411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,138.08x = 32,567,033,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567,033,669.26/240,138.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,617.95

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