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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,428.43, 360,675.45 and 100,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,428.43, 360,675.45 and 100,154.25 is: 150,245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,428.43 : 360,675.45 = 100,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,428.43/360,675.45 = 100,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,428.43x = 360,675.45 × 100,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,428.43x = 36,123,179,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,179,188.16/240,428.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,245.04

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