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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,369.92, 363,013.48 and 175,656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,369.92, 363,013.48 and 175,656.90 is: 263,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,369.92 : 363,013.48 = 175,656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,369.92/363,013.48 = 175,656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,369.92x = 363,013.48 × 175,656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,369.92x = 63,765,822,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,765,822,555.01/242,369.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,092.97

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