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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,396.52, 363,669.02 and 124,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,396.52, 363,669.02 and 124,150.76 is: 186,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,396.52 : 363,669.02 = 124,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,396.52/363,669.02 = 124,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,396.52x = 363,669.02 × 124,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,396.52x = 45,149,785,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149,785,221.46/242,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,264.16

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