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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,136.80, 363,205.20 and 211,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,136.80, 363,205.20 and 211,032.80 is: 316,549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,136.80 : 363,205.20 = 211,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,136.80/363,205.20 = 211,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,136.80x = 363,205.20 × 211,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,136.80x = 76,648,210,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,648,210,330.56/242,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,549.20

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