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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,154.22, 363,313.07 and 107,199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,154.22, 363,313.07 and 107,199.68 is: 160,835.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,154.22 : 363,313.07 = 107,199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,154.22/363,313.07 = 107,199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,154.22x = 363,313.07 × 107,199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,154.22x = 38,947,043,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,043,522.32/242,154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,835.70

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