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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,137.80, 363,206.70 and 211,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,137.80, 363,206.70 and 211,033.80 is: 316,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,137.80 : 363,206.70 = 211,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,137.80/363,206.70 = 211,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,137.80x = 363,206.70 × 211,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,137.80x = 76,648,890,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,648,890,086.46/242,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,550.70

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