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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,522.12, 360,676.52 and 128,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,522.12, 360,676.52 and 128,181.40 is: 192,215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,522.12 : 360,676.52 = 128,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,522.12/360,676.52 = 128,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,522.12x = 360,676.52 × 128,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,522.12x = 46,232,021,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,232,021,280.73/240,522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,215.26

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