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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,335.51, 363,508.13 and 64,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,335.51, 363,508.13 and 64,842.24 is: 97,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,335.51 : 363,508.13 = 64,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,335.51/363,508.13 = 64,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,335.51x = 363,508.13 × 64,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,335.51x = 23,570,681,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570,681,407.41/242,335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,264.66

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