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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,377.22, 363,731.90 and 84,605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,377.22, 363,731.90 and 84,605.66 is: 126,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,377.22 : 363,731.90 = 84,605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,377.22/363,731.90 = 84,605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,377.22x = 363,731.90 × 84,605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,377.22x = 30,773,777,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773,777,462.55/242,377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,966.46

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