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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,272.69, 363,380.41 and 64,793.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,272.69, 363,380.41 and 64,793.45 is: 97,182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,272.69 : 363,380.41 = 64,793.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,272.69/363,380.41 = 64,793.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,272.69x = 363,380.41 × 64,793.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,272.69x = 23,544,670,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,670,264.33/242,272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,182.52

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