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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,309.92, 334,385.04 and 133,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,309.92, 334,385.04 and 133,413.28 is: 184,108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,309.92 : 334,385.04 = 133,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,309.92/334,385.04 = 133,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,309.92x = 334,385.04 × 133,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,309.92x = 44,611,404,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,611,404,969.33/242,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,108.87

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