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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,711.02, 361,082.92 and 63,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,711.02, 361,082.92 and 63,217.72 is: 94,830.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,711.02 : 361,082.92 = 63,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,711.02/361,082.92 = 63,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,711.02x = 361,082.92 × 63,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,711.02x = 22,826,838,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,826,838,933.34/240,711.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,830.88

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