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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,467.70, 360,734.22 and 100,193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,467.70, 360,734.22 and 100,193.52 is: 150,303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,467.70 : 360,734.22 = 100,193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,467.70/360,734.22 = 100,193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,467.70x = 360,734.22 × 100,193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,467.70x = 36,143,231,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143,231,286.25/240,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,303.89

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