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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,223.25, 363,228.86 and 122,206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,223.25, 363,228.86 and 122,206.36 is: 183,256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,223.25 : 363,228.86 = 122,206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,223.25/363,228.86 = 122,206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,223.25x = 363,228.86 × 122,206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,223.25x = 44,388,876,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,388,876,216.52/242,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,256.05

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