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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,373.02, 363,390.89 and 107,363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,373.02, 363,390.89 and 107,363.79 is: 160,970.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,373.02 : 363,390.89 = 107,363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,373.02/363,390.89 = 107,363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,373.02x = 363,390.89 × 107,363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,373.02x = 39,015,022,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,015,022,665.05/242,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,970.98

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