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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,380.26, 360,417.75 and 127,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,380.26, 360,417.75 and 127,991.14 is: 191,905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,380.26 : 360,417.75 = 127,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,380.26/360,417.75 = 127,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,380.26x = 360,417.75 × 127,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,380.26x = 46,130,278,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,130,278,698.74/240,380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,905.44

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