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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,874.76, 361,207.38 and 128,530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,874.76, 361,207.38 and 128,530.10 is: 192,739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,874.76 : 361,207.38 = 128,530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,874.76/361,207.38 = 128,530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,874.76x = 361,207.38 × 128,530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,874.76x = 46,426,020,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,020,672.14/240,874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,739.25

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