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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,219.25, 363,387.60 and 76,007.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,219.25, 363,387.60 and 76,007.25 is: 114,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,219.25 : 363,387.60 = 76,007.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,219.25/363,387.60 = 76,007.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,219.25x = 363,387.60 × 76,007.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,219.25x = 27,620,092,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620,092,160.10/242,219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,029.30

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