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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,863.31, 361,315.62 and 63,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,863.31, 361,315.62 and 63,371.25 is: 95,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,863.31 : 361,315.62 = 63,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,863.31/361,315.62 = 63,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,863.31x = 361,315.62 × 63,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,863.31x = 22,897,022,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897,022,483.93/240,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,062.31

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