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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,860.82, 361,622.92 and 122,614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,860.82, 361,622.92 and 122,614.58 is: 184,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,860.82 : 361,622.92 = 122,614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,860.82/361,622.92 = 122,614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,860.82x = 361,622.92 × 122,614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,860.82x = 44,340,242,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,340,242,454.17/240,860.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,090.72

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