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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,160.09, 363,236.48 and 108,946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,160.09, 363,236.48 and 108,946.27 is: 163,417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,160.09 : 363,236.48 = 108,946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,160.09/363,236.48 = 108,946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,160.09x = 363,236.48 × 108,946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,160.09x = 39,573,259,623.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,259,623.93/242,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,417.76

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