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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,624.20, 360,936.30 and 147,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,624.20, 360,936.30 and 147,312.20 is: 220,968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,624.20 : 360,936.30 = 147,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,624.20/360,936.30 = 147,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,624.20x = 360,936.30 × 147,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,624.20x = 53,170,320,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,170,320,412.86/240,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,968.30

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