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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,617.20, 360,925.80 and 122,519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,617.20, 360,925.80 and 122,519.20 is: 183,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,617.20 : 360,925.80 = 122,519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,617.20/360,925.80 = 122,519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,617.20x = 360,925.80 × 122,519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,617.20x = 44,220,340,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220,340,275.36/240,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,778.80

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