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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,204.20, 363,047.10 and 109,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,204.20, 363,047.10 and 109,061.80 is: 163,475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,204.20 : 363,047.10 = 109,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,204.20/363,047.10 = 109,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,204.20x = 363,047.10 × 109,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,204.20x = 39,594,570,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,594,570,210.78/242,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,475.99

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