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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,281.13, 334,344.51 and 134,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,281.13, 334,344.51 and 134,851.16 is: 186,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,281.13 : 334,344.51 = 134,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,281.13/334,344.51 = 134,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,281.13x = 334,344.51 × 134,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,281.13x = 45,086,745,848.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,086,745,848.99/242,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,092.69

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