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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,052.78, 363,090.99 and 92,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,052.78, 363,090.99 and 92,265.15 is: 138,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,052.78 : 363,090.99 = 92,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,052.78/363,090.99 = 92,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,052.78x = 363,090.99 × 92,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,052.78x = 33,500,644,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,500,644,656.00/242,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,402.23

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