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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,292.31, 360,459.99 and 69,511.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,292.31, 360,459.99 and 69,511.34 is: 104,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,292.31 : 360,459.99 = 69,511.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,292.31/360,459.99 = 69,511.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,292.31x = 360,459.99 × 69,511.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,292.31x = 25,056,056,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,056,921.29/240,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,273.24

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