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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,096.06, 363,202.43 and 75,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,096.06, 363,202.43 and 75,884.06 is: 113,844.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,096.06 : 363,202.43 = 75,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,096.06/363,202.43 = 75,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,096.06x = 363,202.43 × 75,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,096.06x = 27,561,275,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,561,275,518.85/242,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,844.38

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