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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,127.52, 334,130.97 and 134,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,127.52, 334,130.97 and 134,695.24 is: 185,876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,127.52 : 334,130.97 = 134,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,127.52/334,130.97 = 134,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,127.52x = 334,130.97 × 134,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,127.52x = 45,005,851,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,005,851,195.58/242,127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,876.65

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