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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,274.19, 363,382.66 and 64,794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,274.19, 363,382.66 and 64,794.95 is: 97,184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,274.19 : 363,382.66 = 64,794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,274.19/363,382.66 = 64,794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,274.19x = 363,382.66 × 64,794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,274.19x = 23,545,360,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,545,360,961.59/242,274.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,184.77

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