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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,167.20, 363,264.46 and 73,693.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,167.20, 363,264.46 and 73,693.01 is: 110,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,167.20 : 363,264.46 = 73,693.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,167.20/363,264.46 = 73,693.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,167.20x = 363,264.46 × 73,693.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,167.20x = 26,770,052,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,770,052,207.35/242,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,543.68

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