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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,425.10, 360,293.40 and 135,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,425.10, 360,293.40 and 135,023.04 is: 202,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,425.10 : 360,293.40 = 135,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,425.10/360,293.40 = 135,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,425.10x = 360,293.40 × 135,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,425.10x = 48,647,910,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,647,910,159.94/240,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,341.23

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