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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,333.13, 334,412.24 and 134,900.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,333.13, 334,412.24 and 134,900.81 is: 186,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,333.13 : 334,412.24 = 134,900.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,333.13/334,412.24 = 134,900.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,333.13x = 334,412.24 × 134,900.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,333.13x = 45,112,479,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,479,703.35/242,333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,158.94

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