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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,285.69, 360,576.77 and 122,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,285.69, 360,576.77 and 122,041.89 is: 183,138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,285.69 : 360,576.77 = 122,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,285.69/360,576.77 = 122,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,285.69x = 360,576.77 × 122,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,285.69x = 44,005,469,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005,469,890.69/240,285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,138.12

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