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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,021.70, 363,032.55 and 130,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,021.70, 363,032.55 and 130,047.30 is: 195,070.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,021.70 : 363,032.55 = 130,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,021.70/363,032.55 = 130,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,021.70x = 363,032.55 × 130,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,021.70x = 47,211,402,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211,402,939.62/242,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,070.95

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