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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,001.86, 333,970.62 and 133,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,001.86, 333,970.62 and 133,110.78 is: 183,697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,001.86 : 333,970.62 = 133,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,001.86/333,970.62 = 133,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,001.86x = 333,970.62 × 133,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,001.86x = 44,455,089,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,455,089,725.28/242,001.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,697.31

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