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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,052.03, 362,301.66 and 129,450.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,052.03, 362,301.66 and 129,450.69 is: 193,760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,052.03 : 362,301.66 = 129,450.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,052.03/362,301.66 = 129,450.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,052.03x = 362,301.66 × 129,450.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,052.03x = 46,900,199,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,900,199,875.15/242,052.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,760.82

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