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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,282.69, 360,572.27 and 122,038.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,282.69, 360,572.27 and 122,038.89 is: 183,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,282.69 : 360,572.27 = 122,038.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,282.69/360,572.27 = 122,038.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,282.69x = 360,572.27 × 122,038.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,282.69x = 44,003,838,985.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,003,838,985.39/240,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,133.62

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