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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,281.52, 363,396.72 and 64,806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,281.52, 363,396.72 and 64,806.44 is: 97,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,281.52 : 363,396.72 = 64,806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,281.52/363,396.72 = 64,806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,281.52x = 363,396.72 × 64,806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,281.52x = 23,550,447,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550,447,730.88/242,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,202.82

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