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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,877.76, 361,211.86 and 128,533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,877.76, 361,211.86 and 128,533.12 is: 192,743.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,877.76 : 361,211.86 = 128,533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,877.76/361,211.86 = 128,533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,877.76x = 361,211.86 × 128,533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,877.76x = 46,427,687,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,687,346.80/240,877.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,743.77

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