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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,264.91, 363,369.67 and 64,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,264.91, 363,369.67 and 64,785.76 is: 97,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,264.91 : 363,369.67 = 64,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,264.91/363,369.67 = 64,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,264.91x = 363,369.67 × 64,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,264.91x = 23,541,180,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541,180,231.90/242,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,171.23

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