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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,455.47, 360,807.24 and 105,614.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,455.47, 360,807.24 and 105,614.09 is: 158,475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,455.47 : 360,807.24 = 105,614.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,455.47/360,807.24 = 105,614.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,455.47x = 360,807.24 × 105,614.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,455.47x = 38,106,330,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,106,330,292.60/240,455.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,475.62

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