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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,303.32, 363,334.56 and 153,489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,303.32, 363,334.56 and 153,489.52 is: 230,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,303.32 : 363,334.56 = 153,489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,303.32/363,334.56 = 153,489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,303.32x = 363,334.56 × 153,489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,303.32x = 55,768,047,213.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,768,047,213.81/242,303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,158.00

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