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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,264.41, 363,368.93 and 64,785.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,264.41, 363,368.93 and 64,785.25 is: 97,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,264.41 : 363,368.93 = 64,785.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,264.41/363,368.93 = 64,785.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,264.41x = 363,368.93 × 64,785.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,264.41x = 23,540,946,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540,946,972.28/242,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,170.47

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