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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,264.61, 334,324.82 and 134,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,264.61, 334,324.82 and 134,832.08 is: 186,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,264.61 : 334,324.82 = 134,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,264.61/334,324.82 = 134,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,264.61x = 334,324.82 × 134,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,264.61x = 45,077,708,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,077,708,530.44/242,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,068.07

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