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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,050.24, 363,026.22 and 152,052.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,050.24, 363,026.22 and 152,052.76 is: 228,048.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,050.24 : 363,026.22 = 152,052.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,050.24/363,026.22 = 152,052.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,050.24x = 363,026.22 × 152,052.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,050.24x = 55,199,138,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,199,138,703.37/242,050.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,048.27

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