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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,044.80, 363,067.20 and 137,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,044.80, 363,067.20 and 137,068.80 is: 205,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,044.80 : 363,067.20 = 137,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,044.80/363,067.20 = 137,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,044.80x = 363,067.20 × 137,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,044.80x = 49,765,185,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,765,185,423.36/242,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,603.20

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