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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,054.28, 334,028.94 and 140,065.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,054.28, 334,028.94 and 140,065.58 is: 193,287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,054.28 : 334,028.94 = 140,065.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,054.28/334,028.94 = 140,065.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,054.28x = 334,028.94 × 140,065.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,054.28x = 46,785,955,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785,955,547.74/242,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,287.04

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