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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,322.28, 363,540.93 and 76,110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,322.28, 363,540.93 and 76,110.28 is: 114,183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,322.28 : 363,540.93 = 76,110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,322.28/363,540.93 = 76,110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,322.28x = 363,540.93 × 76,110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,322.28x = 27,669,201,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669,201,973.76/242,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,183.48

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