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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,166.34, 363,245.85 and 108,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,166.34, 363,245.85 and 108,952.52 is: 163,427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,166.34 : 363,245.85 = 108,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,166.34/363,245.85 = 108,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,166.34x = 363,245.85 × 108,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,166.34x = 39,576,550,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,576,550,737.04/242,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,427.14

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