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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,061.80, 363,092.70 and 131,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,061.80, 363,092.70 and 131,469.80 is: 197,204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,061.80 : 363,092.70 = 131,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,061.80/363,092.70 = 131,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,061.80x = 363,092.70 × 131,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,061.80x = 47,735,724,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,735,724,650.46/242,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,204.70

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