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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,476.04, 334,627.28 and 135,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,476.04, 334,627.28 and 135,046.08 is: 186,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,476.04 : 334,627.28 = 135,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,476.04/334,627.28 = 135,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,476.04x = 334,627.28 × 135,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,476.04x = 45,190,102,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190,102,425.06/242,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,369.35

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