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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,160.08, 334,151.88 and 134,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,160.08, 334,151.88 and 134,702.96 is: 185,873.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,160.08 : 334,151.88 = 134,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,160.08/334,151.88 = 134,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,160.08x = 334,151.88 × 134,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,160.08x = 45,011,247,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,011,247,325.56/242,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,873.94

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