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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,167.10, 360,250.65 and 73,955.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,167.10, 360,250.65 and 73,955.10 is: 110,932.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,167.10 : 360,250.65 = 73,955.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,167.10/360,250.65 = 73,955.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,167.10x = 360,250.65 × 73,955.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,167.10x = 26,642,372,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,642,372,845.82/240,167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,932.65

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