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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,281.44, 360,570.39 and 122,037.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,281.44, 360,570.39 and 122,037.64 is: 183,131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,281.44 : 360,570.39 = 122,037.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,281.44/360,570.39 = 122,037.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,281.44x = 360,570.39 × 122,037.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,281.44x = 44,003,159,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003,159,449.48/240,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,131.75

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