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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,162.09, 363,239.48 and 108,948.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,162.09, 363,239.48 and 108,948.27 is: 163,420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,162.09 : 363,239.48 = 108,948.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,162.09/363,239.48 = 108,948.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,162.09x = 363,239.48 × 108,948.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,162.09x = 39,574,313,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,574,313,214.07/242,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,420.77

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