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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,219.64, 334,250.68 and 184,899.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,219.64, 334,250.68 and 184,899.06 is: 255,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,219.64 : 334,250.68 = 184,899.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,219.64/334,250.68 = 184,899.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,219.64x = 334,250.68 × 184,899.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,219.64x = 61,802,636,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,802,636,536.36/242,219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,151.22

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