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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,007.42, 363,110.82 and 107,000.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,007.42, 363,110.82 and 107,000.46 is: 160,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,007.42 : 363,110.82 = 107,000.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,007.42/363,110.82 = 107,000.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,007.42x = 363,110.82 × 107,000.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,007.42x = 38,853,024,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853,024,770.98/242,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,544.77

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