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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,282.44, 360,571.89 and 122,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,282.44, 360,571.89 and 122,038.64 is: 183,133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,282.44 : 360,571.89 = 122,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,282.44/360,571.89 = 122,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,282.44x = 360,571.89 × 122,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,282.44x = 44,003,703,077.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003,703,077.83/240,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,133.25

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