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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,775.85, 361,264.58 and 105,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,775.85, 361,264.58 and 105,770.28 is: 158,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,775.85 : 361,264.58 = 105,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,775.85/361,264.58 = 105,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,775.85x = 361,264.58 × 105,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,775.85x = 38,211,055,251.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,211,055,251.83/240,775.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,699.70

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