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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,475.35, 363,712.97 and 92,730.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,475.35, 363,712.97 and 92,730.71 is: 139,096.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,475.35 : 363,712.97 = 92,730.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,475.35/363,712.97 = 92,730.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,475.35x = 363,712.97 × 92,730.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,475.35x = 33,727,359,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727,359,662.09/242,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,096.04

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