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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,932.91, 361,730.39 and 122,683.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,932.91, 361,730.39 and 122,683.71 is: 184,194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,932.91 : 361,730.39 = 122,683.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,932.91/361,730.39 = 122,683.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,932.91x = 361,730.39 × 122,683.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,932.91x = 44,378,425,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,378,425,651.53/240,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,194.12

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