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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,254.93, 334,308.49 and 134,824.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,254.93, 334,308.49 and 134,824.98 is: 186,056.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,254.93 : 334,308.49 = 134,824.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,254.93/334,308.49 = 134,824.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,254.93x = 334,308.49 × 134,824.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,254.93x = 45,073,135,833.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,073,135,833.63/242,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,056.63

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