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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,207.20, 363,051.60 and 109,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,207.20, 363,051.60 and 109,064.80 is: 163,480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,207.20 : 363,051.60 = 109,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,207.20/363,051.60 = 109,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,207.20x = 363,051.60 × 109,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,207.20x = 39,596,150,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,596,150,143.68/242,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,480.48

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