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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,302.26, 363,453.48 and 109,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,302.26, 363,453.48 and 109,026.84 is: 163,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,302.26 : 363,453.48 = 109,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,302.26/363,453.48 = 109,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,302.26x = 363,453.48 × 109,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,302.26x = 39,626,184,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,626,184,411.40/242,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,540.30

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