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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,328.80, 360,493.20 and 100,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,328.80, 360,493.20 and 100,069.20 is: 150,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,328.80 : 360,493.20 = 100,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,328.80/360,493.20 = 100,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,328.80x = 360,493.20 × 100,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,328.80x = 36,074,266,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,074,266,129.44/240,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,103.80

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