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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,419.53, 360,524.10 and 114,095.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,419.53, 360,524.10 and 114,095.98 is: 171,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,419.53 : 360,524.10 = 114,095.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,419.53/360,524.10 = 114,095.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,419.53x = 360,524.10 × 114,095.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,419.53x = 41,134,350,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134,350,503.12/240,419.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,094.05

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