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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,628.20, 360,942.30 and 122,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,628.20, 360,942.30 and 122,530.20 is: 183,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,628.20 : 360,942.30 = 122,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,628.20/360,942.30 = 122,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,628.20x = 360,942.30 × 122,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,628.20x = 44,226,332,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,226,332,207.46/240,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,795.30

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