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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,103.84, 363,214.05 and 75,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,103.84, 363,214.05 and 75,891.84 is: 113,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,103.84 : 363,214.05 = 75,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,103.84/363,214.05 = 75,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,103.84x = 363,214.05 × 75,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,103.84x = 27,564,982,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,564,982,568.35/242,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,856.03

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