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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,273.94, 363,382.28 and 64,794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,273.94, 363,382.28 and 64,794.70 is: 97,184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,273.94 : 363,382.28 = 64,794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,273.94/363,382.28 = 64,794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,273.94x = 363,382.28 × 64,794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,273.94x = 23,545,245,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545,245,979.90/242,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,184.40

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