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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,614.69, 360,719.01 and 151,672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,614.69, 360,719.01 and 151,672.14 is: 227,380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,614.69 : 360,719.01 = 151,672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,614.69/360,719.01 = 151,672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,614.69x = 360,719.01 × 151,672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,614.69x = 54,711,024,185.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,711,024,185.38/240,614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,380.24

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