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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,217.33, 363,220.08 and 122,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,217.33, 363,220.08 and 122,200.44 is: 183,247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,217.33 : 363,220.08 = 122,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,217.33/363,220.08 = 122,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,217.33x = 363,220.08 × 122,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,217.33x = 44,385,653,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,385,653,592.84/242,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,247.23

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