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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,027.60, 333,998.04 and 136,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,027.60, 333,998.04 and 136,043.60 is: 187,740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,027.60 : 333,998.04 = 136,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,027.60/333,998.04 = 136,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,027.60x = 333,998.04 × 136,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,027.60x = 45,438,295,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438,295,754.54/242,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,740.14

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