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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,720.93, 361,052.24 and 122,477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,720.93, 361,052.24 and 122,477.13 is: 183,700.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,720.93 : 361,052.24 = 122,477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,720.93/361,052.24 = 122,477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,720.93x = 361,052.24 × 122,477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,720.93x = 44,220,641,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,220,641,522.89/240,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,700.86

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