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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,365.58, 363,379.72 and 107,356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,365.58, 363,379.72 and 107,356.36 is: 160,959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,365.58 : 363,379.72 = 107,356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,365.58/363,379.72 = 107,356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,365.58x = 363,379.72 × 107,356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,365.58x = 39,011,121,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,011,121,683.34/242,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,959.83

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