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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,268.58, 334,327.26 and 134,838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,268.58, 334,327.26 and 134,838.64 is: 186,075.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,268.58 : 334,327.26 = 134,838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,268.58/334,327.26 = 134,838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,268.58x = 334,327.26 × 134,838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,268.58x = 45,080,233,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,080,233,053.33/242,268.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,075.44

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