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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,617.70, 360,926.55 and 122,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,617.70, 360,926.55 and 122,519.70 is: 183,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,617.70 : 360,926.55 = 122,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,617.70/360,926.55 = 122,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,617.70x = 360,926.55 × 122,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,617.70x = 44,220,612,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220,612,628.04/240,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,779.55

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