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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,409.35, 360,295.49 and 127,847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,409.35, 360,295.49 and 127,847.19 is: 191,601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,409.35 : 360,295.49 = 127,847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,409.35/360,295.49 = 127,847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,409.35x = 360,295.49 × 127,847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,409.35x = 46,062,765,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,765,326.94/240,409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,601.39

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