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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.04, 363,001.56 and 75,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.04, 363,001.56 and 75,802 is: 113,703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.04 : 363,001.56 = 75,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.04/363,001.56 = 75,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.04x = 363,001.56 × 75,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.04x = 27,516,244,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516,244,251.12/242,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,703.00

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