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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,020.23, 363,047.69 and 64,526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,020.23, 363,047.69 and 64,526.31 is: 96,794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,020.23 : 363,047.69 = 64,526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,020.23/363,047.69 = 64,526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,020.23x = 363,047.69 × 64,526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,020.23x = 23,426,127,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,127,467.09/242,020.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,794.09

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