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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,076.93, 334,061.37 and 134,644.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,076.93, 334,061.37 and 134,644.65 is: 185,806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,076.93 : 334,061.37 = 134,644.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,076.93/334,061.37 = 134,644.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,076.93x = 334,061.37 × 134,644.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,076.93x = 44,979,576,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,979,576,242.17/242,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,806.95

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