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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,232.93, 334,276.79 and 134,802.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,232.93, 334,276.79 and 134,802.81 is: 186,025.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,232.93 : 334,276.79 = 134,802.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,232.93/334,276.79 = 134,802.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,232.93x = 334,276.79 × 134,802.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,232.93x = 45,061,449,935.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,061,449,935.77/242,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,025.29

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