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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,414.02, 360,734.43 and 107,282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,414.02, 360,734.43 and 107,282.42 is: 160,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,414.02 : 360,734.43 = 107,282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,414.02/360,734.43 = 107,282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,414.02x = 360,734.43 × 107,282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,414.02x = 38,700,462,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,700,462,627.72/240,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,974.23

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