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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,263.50, 334,309.91 and 133,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,263.50, 334,309.91 and 133,365.48 is: 184,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,263.50 : 334,309.91 = 133,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,263.50/334,309.91 = 133,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,263.50x = 334,309.91 × 133,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,263.50x = 44,585,400,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,585,400,949.08/242,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,036.81

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