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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,636.80, 360,955.20 and 128,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,636.80, 360,955.20 and 128,662.40 is: 192,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,636.80 : 360,955.20 = 128,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,636.80/360,955.20 = 128,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,636.80x = 360,955.20 × 128,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,636.80x = 46,441,362,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441,362,324.48/240,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,993.60

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