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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,327.03, 360,486.63 and 98,141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,327.03, 360,486.63 and 98,141.07 is: 147,210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,327.03 : 360,486.63 = 98,141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,327.03/360,486.63 = 98,141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,327.03x = 360,486.63 × 98,141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,327.03x = 35,378,543,588.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,378,543,588.89/240,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,210.01

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