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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,273.69, 363,381.91 and 64,794.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,273.69, 363,381.91 and 64,794.45 is: 97,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,273.69 : 363,381.91 = 64,794.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,273.69/363,381.91 = 64,794.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,273.69x = 363,381.91 × 64,794.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,273.69x = 23,545,130,674.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545,130,674.43/242,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,184.02

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