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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,740.64, 360,953.28 and 122,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,740.64, 360,953.28 and 122,247.36 is: 183,290.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,740.64 : 360,953.28 = 122,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,740.64/360,953.28 = 122,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,740.64x = 360,953.28 × 122,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,740.64x = 44,125,585,563.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125,585,563.34/240,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,290.97

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