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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,075.42, 363,122.89 and 84,319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,075.42, 363,122.89 and 84,319.82 is: 126,483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,075.42 : 363,122.89 = 84,319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,075.42/363,122.89 = 84,319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,075.42x = 363,122.89 × 84,319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,075.42x = 30,618,456,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618,456,722.68/242,075.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,483.13

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