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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,945.66, 361,749.51 and 122,696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,945.66, 361,749.51 and 122,696.46 is: 184,213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,945.66 : 361,749.51 = 122,696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,945.66/361,749.51 = 122,696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,945.66x = 361,749.51 × 122,696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,945.66x = 44,385,384,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,385,384,283.73/240,945.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,213.25

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