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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,216.83, 363,219.33 and 122,199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,216.83, 363,219.33 and 122,199.94 is: 183,246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,216.83 : 363,219.33 = 122,199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,216.83/363,219.33 = 122,199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,216.83x = 363,219.33 × 122,199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,216.83x = 44,385,380,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,385,380,332.84/242,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,246.48

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