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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,094.72, 334,052.19 and 134,664.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,094.72, 334,052.19 and 134,664.42 is: 185,815.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,094.72 : 334,052.19 = 134,664.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,094.72/334,052.19 = 134,664.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,094.72x = 334,052.19 × 134,664.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,094.72x = 44,984,944,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,984,944,416.08/242,094.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,815.47

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